Compositions for the treatment of skin conditions

ABSTRACT

The present disclosure relates to the treatment of a skin condition in a subject, including but not limited to one or more of luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of facila depressions, either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow&#39;s feet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles, comprising applying to the skin of the subject a first composition derived from one or more sponges, and a second composition comprising one or more botulinum toxins. Also provided are compositions for use in the treatment of a skin condition in a subject, including but not limited to hyperhidrosis, comprising a first composition and a second composition, wherein (a) the first composition comprises  Spongilla ; and (b) the second composition comprises one or more botulinum toxins. Also provided are kits, including kits for the treatment of a skin condition in a subject including but not limited to hyperhidrosis, comprising a first composition and a second composition, wherein the first composition comprises  Spongilla , and the second composition comprises one or more botulinum toxins.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No.63/123,113, filed Dec. 9, 2020, and U.S. Provisional Application No.63/281,526, filed Nov. 19, 2021, which are hereby incorporated byreference in their entirety and for all purposes.

FIELD

The present disclosure relates to the treatment of a skin condition in asubject. The skin conditions can include, but are not limited to,luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebumproduction, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, finelines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face,perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such asnasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile linesor marionette lines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsalhand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of faciladepressions, either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lipcommissures, crow's feet, forehead wrinkles, and the like. Thetreatments can include, for example, applying to the skin of the subjecta first composition derived from one or more sponges, and a secondcomposition comprising one or more botulinum toxins.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to the treatment ofa skin condition as described herein in a subject, for example, by amethod that includes applying to the skin of the subject a firstcomposition comprising Spongilla, and a second composition comprisingone or more botulinum toxins. The disclosure also relates to a productsor kits for the treatment of skin conditions, as described herein, in asubject, the kit including for example, a first composition comprisingSpongilla, and a second composition comprising one or more botulinumtoxins. The disclosure also relates to a first composition comprisingSpongilla for use in a method of treating a condition as set forthherein, wherein the method comprises administering to the subject aneffective amount of the first composition in combination with aneffective amount of a second composition, the second compositioncomprising one or more botulinum toxins.

BACKGROUND

Skin conditions in subjects, including human subjects, such asluminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebumproduction, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, finelines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face,perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such asnasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile linesor marionette lines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsalhand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of faciladepressions, either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lipcommissures, crow's feet, forehead wrinkles, and the like can bedifficult to treat. Embodiments described herein generally relate tomethods of treatment, kits and compositions that address challenges intreating conditions such as those described above.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Generally, embodiments described herein relate to improved methods oftreating skin conditions, as well as compositions and kits related tothe same. As already noted, skin conditions in subjects, including humansubjects, such as luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin porecount, sebum production, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelidlaxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on theface, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinklessuch as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such assmile lines or marionette lines, age-related midface contourdeficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines,correction of facila depressions, either due to injury or age-related,perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, forehead wrinkles, andthe like can be difficult to treat. In some cases, topical treatment ofthese skin conditions is successful, but proper usage of topicaltherapies is often more complex and may require injections or otherprocedures administered by health care or cosmetic providers. As aresult, adherence and full treatment completion may be a particularlysignificant issue for such topical therapies. Poor subject adherence totreatment regimens using topical therapies, development of resistance tomedications, and increased costs may contribute to treatment failure.Furthermore, over-the-counter and other topicals applied or administeredby the patients can be less than effective due to limitations of theproducts. Thus, a method of treating these skin conditions in subjectsusing topical products having simple usage paradigms, for example thatis applied over a certain interval or frequency may have the opportunityto exhibit greater treatment success due to improved subject adherence.

A number of skin conditions in subjects have been treated with thetopical application of materials derived from naturally occurringsponges, such as Spongilla lacustris. Some materials derived fromSpongilla are promoted for the treatment of certain skin conditions,such as acne vulgaris, for example. The Spongilla contains organic andinorganic compounds. The total lipid content is approximately 5% of thebiomass of the dried sponge and the protein is composed of spongin orsclerotized collagen. The polysaccharides and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine(NAG) are part of chitin and chitosan that has been reported to be animportant component within the skeletal fibers of Spongilla lacustrisand detected 750±1.5 μg N-acetyl-D-glucosamine per 1 mg of spicule-freeskeleton. Chitin and chitosan are described as a family of linearpolysaccharides consisting of varying amounts of α or f3 (1-4) linkedresidues of N-acetyl-2 amino-2-deoxy-D-glucose and 2-amino-2-deoxy-Dglucose residues. In α-chitin, the chains are arranged in sheets orstacks, the chains in any one sheet having the same direction or‘sense’. In f3-chitin, adjacent sheets along the c axis have the samedirection; the sheets are parallel, while in α-chitin adjacent sheetsalong the c axis have the opposite direction, they are antiparallel.Chitin is deacetylated into chitosan and can be further degraded intoN-acetyl-D-glucosamine (NAG) units. Chitosan preparations are classifiedinto native chitosan, chitosan formulations, complexes and derivativeswith other substances. Chitosan can be used to prevent or treat woundand burn infections not only because of its intrinsic antimicrobialproperties, but also by virtue of its ability to deliver extrinsicantimicrobial agents to wounds and burns. Chitosan is water-insolubleand highly viscous in dilute acidic solutions. Soluble chitosanoligosaccharides were found to be instrumental in suppressing theLPS-induced nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated Bcell (NF-κB)-dependent inflammatory gene expression, and this wasassociated with reduced nuclear translocation of NF-κB. Chitosan hasalso been demonstrated to have an antimicrobial effect against P. acnesand S. aureus. Chitosan of differing molecular weight (MW) were testedon antibacterial activity, chitosan of low MW (50-190 kDa), medium MW(190-310 kDa), and high MW (310-375+ kDa). Concentrations of 2.5, 5, 10,and 20 μg/mL were tested against P. acnes with high molecular weighthaving a greater effect against the gram-positive bacteria P. acnesdemonstrated in a clinical study that with acne vulgaris subjects, NAGquickly reduced the number of acne lesions over an 8-week period and wasbetter tolerated by the subjects than 10% benzoyl peroxide.

Skin conditions such as luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skinpore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overall skin quality,eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxityon the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds andwrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinklessuch as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midface contourdeficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines,correction of facila depressions, either due to injury or age-related,perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, forehead wrinkles, andthe like can be difficult to effectively and conveniently treat.Treatment of these conditions can be limited by the ability of theadministered treatment material, such as a botulinum toxin, toadequately penetrate the skin when applied through typical topicalapproaches. More aggressive approaches to penetrate the skin, such asinjections for example, can produce injection site pain and discomfort.Given the nature of the target tissue for many of the conditionsdescribed herein, there is no adequate treatment that provides efficacyand for that has good patient compliance. Thus, a topical product with asimple usage paradigm, that would allow for adequate penetration ofbotulinum toxin, for example, past the stratum corneum and into thedermis, may exhibit greater compliance and adoption due to improvedefficacy and tolerability of the treatment.

The inventors of the subject matter disclosed herein have discoveredthat an important component of materials derived from Spongilla are thesiliceous spicules that comprise the skeletal structure of Spongilla.The inventors have discovered the spicules penetrate the stratum corneumof the skin of a subject during application and promote sloughing of thekeratinocytes. The inventors of the subject matter disclosed herein havealso discovered that the spicules derived from Spongilla are useful infacilitating and permitting certain therapeutic compounds andcompositions to penetrate into the skin of subjects to which thespicules are applied, which compounds and compositions would otherwisenot be able to penetrate the skin of the subject in order to reach theirtherapeutic targets and treat certain skin conditions. Among thecompounds and compositions that may better penetrate the skin in thepresence of materials derived from Spongilla are products containingbotulinum toxins.

Products containing botulinum toxins have been demonstrated to be usefulfor the treatment of a number of medical conditions, including thoseaffecting the skin of subjects. For example, products containingbotulinum toxins have been approved for the treatment of subjectssuffering from hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). There have also beenreports that the topical application of products containing a botulinumtoxin might be useful in the treatment of subjects suffering from acne(see, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 7,226,605). However, the difficultiesof using products containing one or more botulinum toxins for thetopical treatment of skin conditions in subjects is well known. Onedifficulty in the topical use of botulinum toxin-containing products isthe recognition that the endogenous non-toxin proteins in a botulinumtoxin complex obtained from Clostridium botulinum bacteria (viz., thenon-toxic hemagglutinin and non-hemagglutinin proteins) decrease theability of the toxin to diffuse through the skin epithelium. Theseeffects can be further exacerbated when an exogenous stabilizer, such asalbumin, binds to botulinum toxin during conventional manufacturingprocesses. Therefore, the application of compositions comprisingSpongilla, for example in the form of a powder, to the skin of a subjectwill help facilitate the penetration of topically-applied productscontaining one or more botulinum toxins into the skin of the subject,leading to the use of new treatment regimens for sometimes difficult totreat skin conditions.

In one aspect is provided a method of treating a skin condition in asubject, comprising applying to the skin of the subject a firstcomposition comprising Spongilla, and a second composition comprisingone or more botulinum toxins.

In one aspect is provided a method of treating a skin condition in asubject, comprising applying to the skin of the subject a firstcomposition comprising one or more sponges, and a second compositioncomprising one or more botulinum toxins. In one aspect, the compositionsare derived from one or more sponges. In another aspect, the one or moresponges may be marine sponges or freshwater sponges. In another aspect,the one or more sponges is a marine sponge. In another aspect, thesponge is a freshwater sponge. In another aspect, the compositions arederived from sponges of the phylum Porifera. In another aspect, thecompositions are derived from sponges of the class Demospongiae. Inanother aspect, the compositions are derived from sponges of the orderSpongdilla. In another aspect, the compositions are derived from spongesof the family Spongillidae. In another aspect, the compositions arederived from sponges of the genus Spongilla. In another aspect, thecompositions are derived from sponges of the species Spongillalacustris. In another aspect, the compositions are derived from spongesof the order Haplosclerida. In another aspect, the compositions arederived from sponges of the family Chalinidea. In another aspect, thecompositions are derived from sponges of the genus Halciona.

In one aspect is provided a method of treating a skin condition in asubject, comprising applying to the skin of the subject a firstcomposition comprising one or more sponges, and a second compositioncomprising one or more botulinum toxins, wherein (a) the secondcomposition is comprises one or more botulinum toxin type selected frombotulinum toxin type A, botulinum toxin type B, botulinum toxin type C1,botulinum toxin type C2, botulinum toxin type D, botulinum toxin type E,botulinum toxin type F and botulinum toxin type G; and (b) the skincondition in the subject is selected from luminosity, brightness, skinpore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overallskin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on theface, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facialfolds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facialwrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midfacecontour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellarlines, correction of facila depressions, either due to injury orage-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, foreheadwrinkles, acne vulgaris, acne rosacea type 1, acne rosacea type 2,psoriasis, hyperhidrosis, alopecia areata, androgenic alopecia, keloids,and hypertrophic scars, hidradenitis suppurativa, Raynaud phenomenon,post-herpetic neuralgia, Hailey-Hailey disease, IgA bullous dermatosis,epidermolysis bullosa Simplex Weber-Cockane, Darier disease, pachyonchiacongenita, aquagenic keratoderma, notalgia paresthetic, pompholyx(dyshidrotic eczema), chromhidrosis and bromhidrosis, eccrine nevus,facial rhytides, atrophic acne scars, and melasma. In another aspect,the one or more sponges may be marine sponges or freshwater sponges. Inanother aspect, the one or more sponges is a marine sponge. In anotheraspect, the sponge is a freshwater sponge. In another aspect, thecompositions are derived from sponges of the phylum Porifera. In anotheraspect, the compositions are derived from sponges of the classDemospongiae. In another aspect, the compositions are derived fromsponges of the order Spongdilla. In another aspect, the compositions arederived from sponges of the family Spongillidae. In another aspect, thecompositions are derived from sponges of the genus Spongilla. In anotheraspect, the compositions are derived from sponges of the speciesSpongilla lacustris. In another aspect, the compositions are derivedfrom sponges of the order Haplosclerida. In another aspect, thecompositions are derived from sponges of the family Chalinidea. Inanother aspect, the compositions are derived from sponges of the genusHalciona.

In one aspect is provided a method of treating a skin condition in asubject, comprising applying to the skin of the subject a firstcomposition and a second composition, wherein (a) the first compositioncomprises one or more sponges; (b) the second composition is comprisesone or more botulinum toxin type selected from botulinum toxin type A,botulinum toxin type B, and botulinum toxin type E; and (c) the skincondition in the subject is selected from luminosity, brightness, skinpore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overallskin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on theface, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facialfolds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facialwrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midfacecontour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellarlines, correction of facila depressions, either due to injury orage-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, foreheadwrinkles, acne vulgaris, acne rosacea type 1, acne rosacea type 2,psoriasis, hyperhidrosis, alopecia areata, androgenic alopecia, keloids,and hypertrophic scars, hidradenitis suppurativa, Raynaud phenomenon,post-herpetic neuralgia, Hailey-Hailey disease, IgA bullous dermatosis,epidermolysis bullosa Simplex Weber-Cockane, Darier disease, pachyonchiacongenita, aquagenic keratoderma, notalgia paresthetic, pompholyx(dyshidrotic eczema), chromhidrosis and bromhidrosis, eccrine nevus,facial rhytides, atrophic acne scars, and melasma. In another aspect,the one or more sponges may be marine sponges or freshwater sponges. Inanother aspect, the one or more sponges is a marine sponge. In anotheraspect, the sponge is a freshwater sponge. In another aspect, thecompositions are derived from sponges of the phylum Porifera. In anotheraspect, the compositions are derived from sponges of the classDemospongiae. picIn another aspect, the compositions are derived fromsponges of the family Spongillidae. In another aspect, the compositionsare derived from sponges of the genus Spongilla. In another aspect, thecompositions are derived from sponges of the species Spongillalacustris. In another aspect, the compositions are derived from spongesof the order Haplosclerida. In another aspect, the compositions arederived from sponges of the family Chalinidea. In another aspect, thecompositions are derived from sponges of the genus Halciona.

In another aspect is provided a kit, comprising a first composition anda second composition, wherein (a) the first composition comprises one ormore sponges; and (b) the second composition comprises one or morebotulinum toxins. In another aspect is provided a kit comprising a firstcomposition and a second composition, wherein (a) the first compositioncomprises a Spongilla; and (b) the second composition comprises one ormore botulinum toxins, wherein the kit is used for the treatment of askin condition in a subject. In another aspect is provided a kitcomprising a first composition and a second composition, wherein (a) thefirst composition comprises a Spongilla; and (b) the second compositioncomprises one or more botulinum toxins, wherein the kit is for use inthe treatment of a skin condition in a subject. In another aspect isprovided a kit as described herein, wherein the skin condition in thesubject is selected from luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skinpore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overall skin quality,eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxityon the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds andwrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinklessuch as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midface contourdeficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines,correction of facila depressions, either due to injury or age-related,perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, forehead wrinkles, acnevulgaris, acne rosacea type 1, acne rosacea type 2, psoriasis,hyperhidrosis, alopecia areata, androgenic alopecia, keloids, andhypertrophic scars, hidradenitis suppurativa, Raynaud phenomenon,post-herpetic neuralgia, Hailey-Hailey disease, IgA bullous dermatosis,epidermolysis bullosa Simplex Weber-Cockane, Darier disease, pachyonchiacongenita, aquagenic keratoderma, notalgia paresthetic, pompholyx(dyshidrotic eczema), chromhidrosis and bromhidrosis, eccrine nevus,facial rhytides, atrophic acne scars, and melasma. In another aspect,the one or more sponges may be marine sponges or freshwater sponges. Inanother aspect, the one or more sponges is a marine sponge. In anotheraspect, the sponge is a freshwater sponge. In another aspect, thecompositions are derived from sponges of the phylum Porifera. In anotheraspect, the compositions are derived from sponges of the classDemospongiae. In another aspect, the compositions are derived fromsponges of the order Spongdilla. In another aspect, the compositions arederived from sponges of the family Spongillidae. In another aspect, thecompositions are derived from sponges of the genus Spongilla. In anotheraspect, the compositions are derived from sponges of the speciesSpongilla lacustris. In another aspect, the compositions are derivedfrom sponges of the order Haplosclerida. In another aspect, thecompositions are derived from sponges of the family Chalinidea. Inanother aspect, the compositions are derived from sponges of the genusHalciona.

In another aspect is provided a composition comprising a firstcomposition and a second composition for use as a medicament, whereinthe (a) the first composition comprises one or more sponges; and (b) thesecond composition one or more botulinum toxins. In another aspect isprovided a composition comprising a first composition and a secondcomposition for use as a medicament, wherein the (a) the firstcomposition comprises a Spongilla lacustris; and (b) the secondcomposition one or more botulinum toxins. In another aspect is providedsuch compositions for use as a medicament for the treatment of a skincondition in a subject. In another aspect is such combinations for useas a medicament for the treatment of a skin condition in a subject,wherein the skin condition in the subject is selected from luminosity,brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebumcomposition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under theeye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids,moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds,moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionettelines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correctvolume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of facila depressions,either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures,crow's feet, forehead wrinkles, acne vulgaris, acne rosacea type 1, acnerosacea type 2, psoriasis, hyperhidrosis, alopecia areata, androgenicalopecia, keloids, and hypertrophic scars, hidradenitis suppurativa,Raynaud phenomenon, post-herpetic neuralgia, Hailey-Hailey disease, IgAbullous dermatosis, epidermolysis bullosa Simplex Weber-Cockane, Darierdisease, pachyonchia congenita, aquagenic keratoderma, notalgiaparesthetic, pompholyx (dyshidrotic eczema), chromhidrosis andbromhidrosis, eccrine nevus, facial rhytides, atrophic acne scars, andmelasma. In another aspect, the one or more sponges may be marinesponges or freshwater sponges. In another aspect, the one or moresponges is a marine sponge. In another aspect, the sponge is afreshwater sponge. In another aspect, the compositions are derived fromsponges of the phylum Porifera. In another aspect, the compositions arederived from sponges of the class Demospongiae. In another aspect, thecompositions are derived from sponges of the order Spongdilla. Inanother aspect, the compositions are derived from sponges of the familySpongillidae. In another aspect, the compositions are derived fromsponges of the genus Spongilla. In another aspect, the compositions arederived from sponges of the species Spongilla lacustris. In anotheraspect, the compositions are derived from sponges of the orderHaplosclerida. In another aspect, the compositions are derived fromsponges of the family Chalinidea. In another aspect, the compositionsare derived from sponges of the genus Halciona.

In another aspect is provided a composition comprising a firstcomposition and a second composition for use in the treatment of a skincondition in a subject, wherein (a) the first composition comprises oneor more sponges; and (b) the second composition one or more botulinumtoxins. In another aspect is provided a combination comprising a firstcomposition and a second composition for use in the treatment of a skincondition in a subject, wherein (a) the first composition comprising asponge; and (b) the second composition one or more botulinum toxins. Inanother aspect is such compositions for use in the treatment of a skincondition in a subject, wherein the skin condition in the subject isselected from luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count,sebum production, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelidlaxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on theface, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinklessuch as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such assmile lines or marionette lines, age-related midface contourdeficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines,correction of facila depressions, either due to injury or age-related,perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, forehead wrinkles, acnevulgaris, acne rosacea type 1, acne rosacea type 2, psoriasis,hyperhidrosis, alopecia areata, androgenic alopecia, keloids, andhypertrophic scars, hidradenitis suppurativa, Raynaud phenomenon,post-herpetic neuralgia, Hailey-Hailey disease, IgA bullous dermatosis,epidermolysis bullosa Simplex Weber-Cockane, Darier disease, pachyonchiacongenita, aquagenic keratoderma, notalgia paresthetic, pompholyx(dyshidrotic eczema), chromhidrosis and bromhidrosis, eccrine nevus,facial rhytides, atrophic acne scars, and melasma. In another aspect,the one or more sponges may be marine sponges or freshwater sponges. Inanother aspect, the one or more sponges is a marine sponge. In anotheraspect, the sponge is a freshwater sponge. In another aspect, thecompositions are derived from sponges of the phylum Porifera. In anotheraspect, the compositions are derived from sponges of the classDemospongiae. In another aspect, the compositions are derived fromsponges of the order Spongdilla. In another aspect, the compositions arederived from sponges of the family Spongillidae. In another aspect, thecompositions are derived from sponges of the genus Spongilla. In anotheraspect, the compositions are derived from sponges of the speciesSpongilla lacustris. In another aspect, the compositions are derivedfrom sponges of the order Haplosclerida. In another aspect, thecompositions are derived from sponges of the family Chalinidea. Inanother aspect, the compositions are derived from sponges of the genusHalciona.

In another aspect is provided a composition for the manufacture of amedicament for the treatment of a skin condition in a subject, whereinthe composition comprises a first composition and a second compositionwherein (a) the first composition comprises one or more sponges; and (b)the second composition one or more botulinum toxins. In another aspectis provided a composition for the manufacture of a medicament for thetreatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein the compositioncomprises a first composition and a second composition wherein (a) thefirst composition comprising a Spongilla lacustris; and (b) the secondcomposition one or more botulinum toxins. In another aspect is provideda composition for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of askin condition in a subject, wherein the skin condition in the subjectis selected from luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin porecount, sebum production, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelidlaxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on theface, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinklessuch as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such assmile lines or marionette lines, age-related midface contourdeficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines,correction of facila depressions, either due to injury or age-related,perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, forehead wrinkles, acnevulgaris, acne rosacea type 1, acne rosacea type 2, psoriasis,hyperhidrosis, alopecia areata, androgenic alopecia, keloids, andhypertrophic scars, hidradenitis suppurativa, Raynaud phenomenon,post-herpetic neuralgia, Hailey-Hailey disease, IgA bullous dermatosis,epidermolysis bullosa Simplex Weber-Cockane, Darier disease, pachyonchiacongenita, aquagenic keratoderma, notalgia paresthetic, pompholyx(dyshidrotic eczema), chromhidrosis and bromhidrosis, eccrine nevus,facial rhytides, atrophic acne scars, and melasma. In another aspect,the one or more sponges may be marine sponges or freshwater sponges. Inanother aspect, the one or more sponges is a marine sponge. In anotheraspect, the sponge is a freshwater sponge. In another aspect, thecompositions are derived from sponges of the phylum Porifera. In anotheraspect, the compositions are derived from sponges of the classDemospongiae. In another aspect, the compositions are derived fromsponges of the order Spongdilla. In another aspect, the compositions arederived from sponges of the family Spongillidae. In another aspect, thecompositions are derived from sponges of the genus Spongilla. In anotheraspect, the compositions are derived from sponges of the speciesSpongilla lacustris. In another aspect, the compositions are derivedfrom sponges of the order Haplosclerida. In another aspect, thecompositions are derived from sponges of the family Chalinidea. Inanother aspect, the compositions are derived from sponges of the genusHalciona.

In one aspect is provided a method of treating a skin condition in asubject, comprising applying to the skin of the subject a firstcomposition comprising Spongilla, and a second composition comprisingone or more botulinum toxins, wherein (a) the second composition iscomprises one or more botulinum toxin type selected from botulinum toxintype A, botulinum toxin type B, botulinum toxin type C1, botulinum toxintype C2, botulinum toxin type D, botulinum toxin type E, botulinum toxintype F and botulinum toxin type G; and (b) the skin condition in thesubject is selected from luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skinpore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overall skin quality,eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxityon the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds andwrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinklessuch as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midface contourdeficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines,correction of facila depressions, either due to injury or age-related,perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, forehead wrinkles, acnevulgaris, acne rosacea type 1, acne rosacea type 2, psoriasis,hyperhidrosis, alopecia areata, androgenic alopecia, keloids, andhypertrophic scars, hidradenitis suppurativa, Raynaud phenomenon,post-herpetic neuralgia, Hailey-Hailey disease, IgA bullous dermatosis,epidermolysis bullosa Simplex Weber-Cockane, Darier disease, pachyonchiacongenita, aquagenic keratoderma, notalgia paresthetic, pompholyx(dyshidrotic eczema), chromhidrosis and bromhidrosis, eccrine nevus,facial rhytides, atrophic acne scars, and melasma.

In one aspect is provided a method of treating a skin condition in asubject, comprising applying to the skin of the subject a firstcomposition and a second composition, wherein (a) the first compositioncomprises Spongilla powder; (b) the second composition is comprises oneor more botulinum toxin type selected from botulinum toxin type A,botulinum toxin type B, and botulinum toxin type E; and (c) the skincondition in the subject is selected from luminosity, brightness, skinpore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overallskin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on theface, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facialfolds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facialwrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midfacecontour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellarlines, correction of facila depressions, either due to injury orage-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, foreheadwrinkles, acne vulgaris, acne rosacea type 1, acne rosacea type 2,psoriasis, hyperhidrosis, alopecia areata, androgenic alopecia, keloids,and hypertrophic scars, hidradenitis suppurativa, Raynaud phenomenon,post-herpetic neuralgia, Hailey-Hailey disease, IgA bullous dermatosis,epidermolysis bullosa Simplex Weber-Cockane, Darier disease, pachyonchiacongenita, aquagenic keratoderma, notalgia paresthetic, pompholyx(dyshidrotic eczema), chromhidrosis and bromhidrosis, eccrine nevus,facial rhytides, atrophic acne scars, and melasma.

In another aspect is provided a kit, comprising a first composition anda second composition, wherein (a) the first composition comprises aSpongilla; and (b) the second composition comprises one or morebotulinum toxins. In another aspect is provided a kit comprising a firstcomposition and a second composition, wherein (a) the first compositioncomprises a Spongilla; and (b) the second composition comprises one ormore botulinum toxins, wherein the kit is used for the treatment of askin condition in a subject. In another aspect is provided a kitcomprising a first composition and a second composition, wherein (a) thefirst composition comprises a Spongilla; and (b) the second compositioncomprises one or more botulinum toxins, wherein the kit is for use inthe treatment of a skin condition in a subject. In another aspect isprovided a kit as described herein, wherein the skin condition in thesubject is selected from luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skinpore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overall skin quality,eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxityon the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds andwrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinklessuch as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midface contourdeficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines,correction of facila depressions, either due to injury or age-related,perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, forehead wrinkles, acnevulgaris, acne rosacea type 1, acne rosacea type 2, psoriasis,hyperhidrosis, alopecia areata, androgenic alopecia, keloids, andhypertrophic scars, hidradenitis suppurativa, Raynaud phenomenon,post-herpetic neuralgia, Hailey-Hailey disease, IgA bullous dermatosis,epidermolysis bullosa Simplex Weber-Cockane, Darier disease, pachyonchiacongenita, aquagenic keratoderma, notalgia paresthetic, pompholyx(dyshidrotic eczema), chromhidrosis and bromhidrosis, eccrine nevus,facial rhytides, atrophic acne scars, and melasma.

In another aspect is provided a composition comprising a firstcomposition and a second composition for use as a medicament, whereinthe (a) the first composition comprises a Spongilla; and (b) the secondcomposition one or more botulinum toxins. In another aspect is provideda composition comprising a first composition and a second compositionfor use as a medicament, wherein the (a) the first composition comprisesa Spongilla lacustris; and (b) the second composition one or morebotulinum toxins. In another aspect is provided such compositions foruse as a medicament for the treatment of a skin condition in a subject.In another aspect is such combinations for use as a medicament for thetreatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein the skin conditionin the subject is selected from luminosity, brightness, skin pore size,skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overall skinquality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on theface, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facialfolds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facialwrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midfacecontour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellarlines, correction of facila depressions, either due to injury orage-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, foreheadwrinkles, acne vulgaris, acne rosacea type 1, acne rosacea type 2,psoriasis, hyperhidrosis, alopecia areata, androgenic alopecia, keloids,and hypertrophic scars, hidradenitis suppurativa, Raynaud phenomenon,post-herpetic neuralgia, Hailey-Hailey disease, IgA bullous dermatosis,epidermolysis bullosa Simplex Weber-Cockane, Darier disease, pachyonchiacongenita, aquagenic keratoderma, notalgia paresthetic, pompholyx(dyshidrotic eczema), chromhidrosis and bromhidrosis, eccrine nevus,facial rhytides, atrophic acne scars, and melasma.

In another aspect is provided a composition comprising a firstcomposition and a second composition for use in the treatment of a skincondition in a subject, wherein (a) the first composition comprising aSpongilla; and (b) the second composition one or more botulinum toxins.In another aspect is provided a combination comprising a firstcomposition and a second composition for use in the treatment of a skincondition in a subject, wherein (a) the first composition comprising aSpongilla lacustris; and (b) the second composition one or morebotulinum toxins. In another aspect is such compositions for use in thetreatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein the skin conditionin the subject is selected from luminosity, brightness, skin pore size,skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overall skinquality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on theface, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facialfolds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facialwrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midfacecontour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellarlines, correction of facila depressions, either due to injury orage-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, foreheadwrinkles, acne vulgaris, acne rosacea type 1, acne rosacea type 2,psoriasis, hyperhidrosis, alopecia areata, androgenic alopecia, keloids,and hypertrophic scars, hidradenitis suppurativa, Raynaud phenomenon,post-herpetic neuralgia, Hailey-Hailey disease, IgA bullous dermatosis,epidermolysis bullosa Simplex Weber-Cockane, Darier disease, pachyonchiacongenita, aquagenic keratoderma, notalgia paresthetic, pompholyx(dyshidrotic eczema), chromhidrosis and bromhidrosis, eccrine nevus,facial rhytides, atrophic acne scars, and melasma.

In another aspect is provided a composition for the manufacture of amedicament for the treatment of a skin condition in a subject, whereinthe composition comprises a first composition and a second compositionwherein (a) the first composition comprising a Spongilla; and (b) thesecond composition one or more botulinum toxins. In another aspect isprovided a composition for the manufacture of a medicament for thetreatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein the compositioncomprises a first composition and a second composition wherein (a) thefirst composition comprising a Spongilla lacustris; and (b) the secondcomposition one or more botulinum toxins. In another aspect is provideda composition for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of askin condition in a subject, wherein the skin condition in the subjectis selected from luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin porecount, sebum production, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelidlaxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on theface, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinklessuch as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such assmile lines or marionette lines, age-related midface contourdeficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines,correction of facila depressions, either due to injury or age-related,perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, forehead wrinkles, acnevulgaris, acne rosacea type 1, acne rosacea type 2, psoriasis,hyperhidrosis, alopecia areata, androgenic alopecia, keloids, andhypertrophic scars, hidradenitis suppurativa, Raynaud phenomenon,post-herpetic neuralgia, Hailey-Hailey disease, IgA bullous dermatosis,epidermolysis bullosa Simplex Weber-Cockane, Darier disease, pachyonchiacongenita, aquagenic keratoderma, notalgia paresthetic, pompholyx(dyshidrotic eczema), chromhidrosis and bromhidrosis, eccrine nevus,facial rhytides, atrophic acne scars, and melasma.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows the structure of inorganic siliceous spicules.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a spicule allowing for penetration ofBOTOX past the stratum corneum into the dermis.

FIGS. 3A-3D show graphs illustrating local tolerability of compounds andformulations consistent with the present disclosure at 15 minutes postdose (FIG. 3A), 4 weeks post dose (FIG. 3B), 8 weeks post dose (FIG.3C), and 12 weeks post dose (FIG. 3D).

FIGS. 4A-4B show graphs illustrating mean improvements in skinbrightness (FIG. 4A) and luminosity (FIG. 4B) after treatment withcompounds and formulations consistent with the present disclosure.

FIGS. 5A-5B show graphs illustrating mean improvements in pore size(FIG. 5A) and global aesthetic score (FIG. 5B) after treatment withcompounds and formulations consistent with the present disclosure.

FIGS. 6A-6B are images of a facial wrinkles at a second visit (FIG. 6A)and a fourth visit (FIG. 6B) for treatment with compounds andformulations consistent with the present disclosure.

FIGS. 7A-7B are images (FIG. 7A) and tables (FIG. 7B) illustratingchanges in pore count and area (FIG. 7B, left), skin roughness andwrinkle area (FIG. 7B, center), and skin brightness and luminosity (FIG.7B, right), at a second visit (FIG. 7A, left panel) and a fourth visit(FIG. 7A, right panel) for treatment with compounds and formulationsconsistent with the present disclosure.

FIGS. 8A-8B are images and tables illustrating pore analysis at a secondvisit (FIG. 8A) and a fourth visit (FIG. 8B) for treatment withcompounds and formulations consistent with the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The singular form “a”, “an”, and “the” include plural references unlessthe context clearly dictates otherwise. For example, the term “a cell”includes one or more cells, including mixtures thereof. “A and/or B” isused herein to include all of the following alternatives: “A”, “B”, “Aor B”, and “A and B”.

As used herein, the term “about” means either within plus or minus 10%of the provided value, or rounded to the nearest significant figure, inall cases inclusive of the provided value. Where ranges are provided,they are inclusive of the boundary values.

As used herein, the terms “applied,” “applying,” “administration,”“administering,” and “used” means the delivery of a compositiondisclosed herein to a subject, in particular to the skin of the subject,by an administration route including, but not limited to,intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, topically, or anycombinations thereof. In some embodiments disclosed herein, thecompositions disclosed herein are administered to the subject, inparticular to the skin of the subject, by topical administration. Insome embodiments application or applied to the skin includes or consistsof delivering to the area of the skin condition. For example, in thecase of luminosity and brightness, applying the material to the areawhere the improvement in luminosity and brightness is desired. Asanother example, in the case of fine lines under the eye, delivering orapplying the material to the skin under the eye that has the fine lines.

As used herein, the term “aspect ratio” means with respect to theparticles of Spongilladescribed herein the ratio between the averagelength of the particles to the average diameter of the particles.

As used herein, the term “botulinum toxin” means a protein produced bythe bacterium Clostridium botulinum and related species. As used herein,the term “botulinum toxin type A” means a protein known to those ofordinary skill in the art as the protein also referred to as “BoNT/A” or“botA,” and having representative UniProt reference numbers BXA1_CLOBH(strain Hall), BXA1_CLOBO, BXA2_CLOBO, or variants thereof. As usedherein, the term “botulinum toxin type B” means a protein known to thoseof ordinary skill in the art as the protein also referred to as “BoNT/B”or “botB,” and having representative UniProt reference number BXB CLOBO,or variants thereof. As used herein, the term “botulinum toxin type C1”means a protein known to those of ordinary skill in the art as theprotein also referred to as “BoNT/C1” and having representative UniProtreference numbers BXC1_CLOBO, or variants thereof. As used herein, theterm “botulinum toxin type C2” means a protein known to those ofordinary skill in the art as the protein referred to as botulinum toxintype C2. As used herein, the term “botulinum toxin type D” means aprotein known to those of ordinary skill in the art as the protein alsoreferred to as “BoNT/D” or “botD,” and having representative UniProtreference number BXD CLOBO, or variants thereof. As used herein, theterm “botulinum toxin type E” means a protein known to those of ordinaryskill in the art as the protein also referred to as “BoNT/E” and havingrepresentative UniProt reference number BXE_CLOBO, or variants thereof.As used herein, the term “botulinum toxin type F” means a protein knownto those of ordinary skill in the art as the protein also referred to as“BoNT/F” or “botF,” and having representative UniProt reference numberBXF_CLOBO, or variants thereof. As used herein, the term “botulinumtoxin type G” means a protein known to those of ordinary skill in theart as the protein also referred to as “BoNT/E” or “botG,” and havingrepresentative UniProt reference number BXG CLOBO, or variants thereof.As used herein, the term “variants” means proteins having 70%, 75%, 80%,85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% or anypercentage in between homology.

As used herein, the terms “combination” and “in combination with” meanthe application, use, or administration of one or more of thecompositions disclosed herein, sequentially or simultaneously. Itincludes dosing simultaneously, or within minutes or hours of eachother, or on the same day, or on alternating days, or using thecompositions disclosed herein on a daily basis, or multiple days perweek, or weekly basis, for example, while administering anothercomposition on the same day or alternating days or weeks or on aperiodic basis during a time simultaneous therewith or concurrenttherewith, or at least a part of the time during which the compositiondisclosed herein is applied, used or administered. For example, one ormore of the compositions disclosed herein, could be applied, used, oradministered to a subject every day or several days a week while theadditional composition is applied, used or dosed on alternating days oralternating weeks or other periods of time, such as every 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 or more days.

The term “abobotulinumtoxinA” as used herein means the botulinum toxintype A product approved by the FDA under BLA No. 125274.

The term “Chalinidea” as used herein means one or more sponges of thefamily Chalinidea.

The term “daxibotulinumtoxinA” means daxibotulinumtoxinA 150 kiloDalton(kDa) purified botulinum toxin type A complex currently in developmentby Revance Therapeutics, Inc.

The term “Demospongiae” means one or more sponges of the classDemospongiae.

The term “EB-001A” as used herein means the botulinum toxin type Eproduct being developed by Bonti, Inc. of Orange County, California.

The term “EB-001T” as used herein means the botulinum toxin type Eproduct being developed by Bonti, Inc. of Orange County, California.

The term “Halciona” as used herein means one or more sponges from thegenus Halciona.

The term “Haplosclerida” as used herein means one or more sponges of theorder Haplosclerida.

The term “incobotulinumtoxinA” as used herein, means the botulinum toxintype A product approved by the FDA under BLA No. 125360.

The term “onabotulinumtoxinA” as used herein means the botulinum toxintype A product approved by the United States Food and DrugAdministration (“FDA”) under Biologics License Application (“BLA”) No.103000.

The term “rimabotulintoxin B” as used herein means the botulinum toxintype B product approved by the FDA under BLA No. 103846.

The term “Porifera” as used herein means one or more sponge members ofthe phylum Porifera.

The term “prabotulinumtoxinA” means prabotulinumtoxinA 900 kiloDalton(kDa) purified botulinum toxin type A complex currently in developmentby Evolus, Inc. and Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

The term “Spongilla” as used herein means a genus of freshwater spongesin the family Spongillidae, including, but not limited to, Spongillalacustris, S. fragilis Leidy, and Ephydatia fluviatilis. The term“Spongilla lacustris” as used herein means a species of sponge of thefreshwater sponge family Spongillidae.

The terms “composition comprising one or more sponges,” “powderscomprising one or more sponges, “materials comprising one or moresponges,” “sponge in the form of a powder,” and the like, as usedherein, mean materials derived from one or more sponges that isharvested and processed and may include all the various components ofthe sponge following harvest, including all organic and/or inorganiccompounds and materials that are part of the naturally-occurring sponge,or any sponges that are specially grown or adapted for use in thedisclosed compositions, methods and/or kits, or may include only aportion of the organic and/or inorganic compounds and materials that arepart of the naturally-occurring sponge. In one aspect is provided any ofthe methods or kits disclosed herein, wherein the sponge materialscomprise all or substantially all the organic and inorganic materialsderived from the naturally occurring sponge. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods or kits disclosed herein, wherein the spongematerials comprise (a) only the spicules and any materials that arenaturally associated with the spicules, or (b) substantially purifiedspicules and any materials that are naturally associated with thespicules, or (c) purified spicules and any materials that are naturallyassociated with the spicules that are a component part ofnaturally-occurring sponge. In another aspect is provided any of themethods or kits disclosed herein, wherein the sponge materials compriseonly the spicules and any materials that are naturally associated withthe spicules. In another aspect is provided any of the methods or kitsdisclosed herein, wherein the sponge materials comprise substantiallypurified spicules and any materials that are naturally associated withthe spicules. In another aspect is provided any of the methods or kitsdisclosed herein, wherein the sponge materials comprise purifiedspicules and any materials that are naturally associated with thespicules that are a component part of naturally occurring sponge. Theseterms may be used herein in relation to materials derived from thephylum Porifera. In another aspect, the materials are derived fromsponges of the class Demospongiae. In another aspect, the materials arederived from sponges of the order Spongdilla. In another aspect, thematerials are derived from sponges of the family Spongillidae. Inanother aspect, the materials are derived from sponges of the genusSpongilla. In another aspect, the materials are derived from sponges ofthe species Spongilla lacustris. In another aspect, the materials arederived from sponges of the order Haplosclerida. In another aspect, thematerials are derived from sponges of the family Chalinidea. In anotheraspect, the materials are derived from sponges of the genus Halciona.

The terms “composition comprising Spongilla,” “powders comprisingSpongilla, “materials comprising Spongilla, “Spongilla in the form of apowder,” and the like, as used herein, mean materials comprisingSpongilla derived from raw Spongilla that is harvested and processed andmay include all the various components of the Spongilla followingharvest, including all organic and/or inorganic compounds and materialsthat are part of the naturally-occurring Spongilla, or may include onlya portion of the organic and/or inorganic compounds and materials thatare part of the naturally-occurring Spongilla. In one aspect is providedany of the methods or kits disclosed herein, wherein the Spongillamaterials comprise all or substantially all the organic and inorganicmaterials derived from the naturally occurring Spongilla. In anotheraspect is provided any of the methods or kits disclosed herein, whereinthe Spongilla materials comprise (a) only the spicules and any materialsthat are naturally associated with the spicules, or (b) substantiallypurified spicules and any materials that are naturally associated withthe spicules, or (c) purified spicules and any materials that arenaturally associated with the spicules that are a component part ofnaturally-occurring Spongilla. In another aspect is provided any of themethods or kits disclosed herein, wherein the Spongilla materialscomprise only the spicules and any materials that are naturallyassociated with the spicules. In another aspect is provided any of themethods or kits disclosed herein, wherein the Spongilla materialscomprise substantially purified spicules and any materials that arenaturally associated with the spicules. In another aspect is providedany of the methods or kits disclosed herein, wherein the Spongillamaterials comprise purified spicules and any materials that arenaturally associated with the spicules that are a component part ofnaturally occurring Spongilla.

As used herein, the term “subject” has the meaning given to the term byone having ordinary skill in the art and may mean a mammal, including ahuman, a dog, a cat, cattle, or a pig. In one embodiment, the subject isa human. In one embodiment, the subject is a dog. In one embodiment, thesubject is a cat. In one embodiment, the subject is cattle. In oneembodiment, the subject is a pig.

As used herein, the term “therapeutically effective amount” means thatamount of the composition or combination of compositions being applied,used or administered to a subject that will treat, relieve, or preventto some extent one or more of the symptoms of the disorder beingtreated.

Spongilla, including Spongilla lacustris, and powders prepared fromSpongilla that are utilized in the methods disclosed herein may beobtained, processed and characterized by methods known to those havingordinary skill in the art. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 7,604,821describes the harvest, processing and characterization of severalspecies of Spongilla, including Spongilla lacustris. The disclosure ofU.S. Pat. No. 7,604,821 is incorporated herein by reference in itsentirety. Sponge materials may be collected using methods commonly knownto those skilled in the art of marine biology. For example, sponges canbe collected manually using basic under water diving techniques, or indeeper waters larger colonies are harvested using the Agassiz trawl(AGT) or epibenthic sledge (EBS). Under certain environmentalconditions, Spongilla colonies occur in a thin crust-like carpet severalmeters across and must be collected manually, with fork-like tools, andnets. The collected sponge mass is dried, cleaned of grosscontamination, such as shells, stems, plants, rocks and otherimpurities, and is then washed to remove dirt, sand, silt and solubleimpurities. The cleaned sponge mass is weighed and dried using methodsknown to those of ordinary skill in the art, such as air drying and theuse of dryers that are used to dehydrate foods and pharmaceuticals. Thesponge mass is dried until residual moisture content is less than adesired value as further disclosed herein. Residual moisturemeasurements can be performed using methods commonly known in the artsof food sciences, analytical chemistry or the pharmaceutical sciences.For example, 10 grams of dried material may be placed on a taredweighing boat and then weighed. The weighed material is then exposed toa heat source such as a drying oven or heat lamp operated at anappropriate temperature, the sample is then cooled in a desiccatedchamber and re-weighed. Residual moisture is calculated as the percentdifference between the sample weight before drying and the weight aftercooling. Following drying, the sponge materials may be packaged insealed containers, which optionally protect the materials from light,moisture and oxygen. The materials may then be further tested for thepresence of pathogens, coliform organisms and organisms that represent abioburden. The materials may be further heated or irradiated, asdisclosed herein, to reduce any pathogens, coliform organisms or otherorganisms that represent a bioburden. The materials may then be furtherprocessed using methods known to those having ordinary skill in the artto provide a powder comprising particles having a desired size. Forexample, the sponge materials may be ground, and the resulting materialspassed through one or more sieves of a defined size to provide aresulting material comprising particles having a uniform, orsubstantially uniform size. After final processing and sizing processesare completed, the dried sponge material may be packaged in airtightmoisture-proof containers and stored at an appropriate temperature, suchas at about room or ambient temperature.

Materials derived from sponges other than Spongilla lacustris may beprepared according to the methods described above and those known tothose of ordinary skill in the art. In particular, these methods may beapplied with respect to sponges of the phylum Porifera. In anotheraspect, these methods may be applied with respect to sponges of theclass Demospongiae. In another aspect, these methods may be applied withrespect to sponges of the order Spongdilla. In another aspect, thesemethods may be applied with respect to sponges of the familySpongillidae. In another aspect, these methods may be applied withrespect to sponges of the genus Spongilla. In another aspect, thesemethods may be applied with respect to sponges of the species Spongillalacustris. In another aspect, these methods may be applied with respectto sponges of the order Haplosclerida. In another aspect, these methodsmay be applied with respect to sponges of the family Chalinidea. Inanother aspect, these methods may be applied with respect to sponges ofthe genus Halciona.

In one aspect are provided methods of treating a skin condition in asubject, comprising applying to the skin of the subject in need thereofan effective amount of a first composition comprising Spongilla, and aneffective amount of a second composition comprising one or morebotulinum toxins, wherein:

(a) the second composition comprises one or more botulinum toxin typeselected from botulinum toxin type A, botulinum toxin type B, botulinumtoxin type C1, botulinum toxin type C2, botulinum toxin type D,botulinum toxin type E, botulinum toxin type F and botulinum toxin typeG; and

(b) the skin condition in the subject is selected from luminosity,brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebumcomposition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under theeye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids,moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds,moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionettelines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correctvolume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of facila depressions,either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures,crow's feet, forehead wrinkles, acne vulgaris, acne rosacea type 1, acnerosacea type 2, psoriasis, hyperhidrosis, alopecia areata, androgenicalopecia, keloids, and hypertrophic scars, hidradenitis suppurativa,Raynaud phenomenon, post-herpetic neuralgia, Hailey-Hailey disease, IgAbullous dermatosis, epidermolysis bullosa Simplex Weber-Cockane, Darierdisease, pachyonchia congenita, aquagenic keratoderma, notalgiaparesthetic, pompholyx (dyshidrotic eczema), chromhidrosis andbromhidrosis, eccrine nevus, facial rhytides, atrophic acne scars, andmelasma. In another aspect is provided any of the methods, wherein theskin condition in the subject is luminosity, brightness, skin pore size,skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overall skinquality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on theface, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facialfolds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facialwrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midfacecontour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellarlines, correction of facila depressions, either due to injury orage-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, and/orforehead wrinkles. In one aspect is provided any of the methods, whereinthe second composition comprises one or more botulinum toxin typeselected from botulinum toxin type A, botulinum toxin type B, botulinumtoxin type C1, botulinum toxin type C2, botulinum toxin type D,botulinum toxin type E, botulinum toxin type F and botulinum toxin typeG. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type is selected from botulinumtoxin type A, botulinum toxin type B, and botulinum toxin type E. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, whereinthe one or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type A. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, whereinthe botulinum toxin type A is selected from onabotulinumtoxinA,abobotulinumtoxinA, incobotulinumtoxinA, prabotulinumtoxinA, anddaxibotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isonabotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isabobotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isincobotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isprabotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type isbotulinum toxin type B. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type B isrimabotulinumtoxinB. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type isbotulinum toxin type C1. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin typeis botulinum toxin type C2. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin typeis botulinum toxin type D. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin typeis botulinum toxin type E. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type Eis EB-001A or EB-001T. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type E isEB-001A. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type E is EB-001T. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, whereinthe one or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type F. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, whereinthe one or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type G. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, whereinthe skin condition in the subject is selected from acne vulgaris, acnerosacea type 1, acne rosacea type 2, psoriasis, and hyperhidrosis. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, whereinthe skin condition in the subject is acne vulgaris. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the skin conditionin the subject is acne rosacea type 1. In another aspect is provided anyof the methods disclosed herein, wherein the skin condition in thesubject is acne rosacea type 2. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the skin condition in the subject ispsoriasis. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the skin condition in the subject is hyperhidrosis. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods, wherein the firstcomposition comprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subjectat least at once per week for at least two weeks, at least at once perweek for at least three weeks, at least once per week for at least 4weeks, at least once per week for at least 5 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 6 weeks, at least once per week for at least 7 weeks,at least once per week for at least 8 weeks, at least once per week forat least 9 weeks, at least once per week for at least 10 weeks, at leastonce per week for at least 11 weeks, at least once per week for at least12 weeks, at least once per week for at least 13 weeks, at least onceper week for at least 14 weeks, at least once per week for at least 15weeks, at least once per week for at least 16 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 17 weeks, at least once per week for at least 18weeks, at least once per week for at least 19 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 20 weeks, at least once per week for at least 21weeks, at least once per week for at least 22 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 23 weeks, at least once per week for at least 24weeks. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied tothe skin of the subject once per week for 2 weeks. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition comprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subjectonce per week for 3 weeks. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition comprisingSpongilla is applied to the skin of the subject once per week for 4weeks. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied tothe skin of the subject once per week for 5 weeks. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition comprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subjectonce per week for 6 weeks. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition comprisingSpongilla is applied to the skin of the subject once per week for 7weeks. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied tothe skin of the subject once per week for 8 weeks.

In one aspect are provided methods of luminosity, brightness, skin poresize, skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overall skinquality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on theface, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facialfolds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facialwrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midfacecontour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellarlines, correction of facila depressions, either due to injury orage-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, and/orforehead wrinkles in a subject, comprising applying to the skin of thesubject in need thereof an effective amount of a first compositioncomprising Spongilla, and an effective amount of a second compositioncomprising one or more botulinum toxins, wherein the second compositioncomprises one or more botulinum toxin type selected from botulinum toxintype A, botulinum toxin type B, botulinum toxin type C1, botulinum toxintype C2, botulinum toxin type D, botulinum toxin type E, botulinum toxintype F and botulinum toxin type G. In one aspect is provided any of themethods, wherein the second composition comprises one or more botulinumtoxin type selected from botulinum toxin type A, botulinum toxin type B,botulinum toxin type C1, botulinum toxin type C2, botulinum toxin typeD, botulinum toxin type E, botulinum toxin type F and botulinum toxintype G. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type is selected frombotulinum toxin type A, botulinum toxin type B, and botulinum toxin typeE. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type A.In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the botulinum toxin type A is selected from onabotulinumtoxinA,abobotulinumtoxinA, incobotulinumtoxinA, prabotulinumtoxinA, anddaxibotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isonabotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isabobotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isincobotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isprabotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type isbotulinum toxin type B. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type B isrimabotulinumtoxinB. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type isbotulinum toxin type C1. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin typeis botulinum toxin type C2. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin typeis botulinum toxin type D. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin typeis botulinum toxin type E. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type Eis EB-001A or EB-001T. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type E isEB-001A. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type E is EB-001T. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, whereinthe one or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type F. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, whereinthe one or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type G. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods, wherein the firstcomposition comprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subjectat least at once per week for at least two weeks, at least at once perweek for at least three weeks, at least once per week for at least 4weeks, at least once per week for at least 5 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 6 weeks, at least once per week for at least 7 weeks,at least once per week for at least 8 weeks, at least once per week forat least 9 weeks, at least once per week for at least 10 weeks, at leastonce per week for at least 11 weeks, at least once per week for at least12 weeks, at least once per week for at least 13 weeks, at least onceper week for at least 14 weeks, at least once per week for at least 15weeks, at least once per week for at least 16 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 17 weeks, at least once per week for at least 18weeks, at least once per week for at least 19 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 20 weeks, at least once per week for at least 21weeks, at least once per week for at least 22 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 23 weeks, at least once per week for at least 24weeks. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied tothe skin of the subject once per week for 2 weeks. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition comprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subjectonce per week for 3 weeks. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition comprisingSpongilla is applied to the skin of the subject once per week for 4weeks. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied tothe skin of the subject once per week for 5 weeks. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition comprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subjectonce per week for 6 weeks. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition comprisingSpongilla is applied to the skin of the subject once per week for 7weeks. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied tothe skin of the subject once per week for 8 weeks.

In one aspect are provided methods of one or more of luminosity,brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebumcomposition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under theeye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids,moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds,moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionettelines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correctvolume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of facila depressions,either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures,crow's feet, and forehead wrinkles in a subject, comprising applying tothe skin of the subject in need thereof an effective amount of a firstcomposition comprising Spongilla, and an effective amount of a secondcomposition comprising botulinum toxin type A. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the botulinumtoxin type A is selected from onabotulinumtoxinA, abobotulinumtoxinA,incobotulinumtoxinA, prabotulinumtoxinA, and daxibotulinumtoxinA. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, whereinthe botulinum toxin type A is onabotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the botulinumtoxin type A is abobotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isincobotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isprabotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of the methods,wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied to theskin of the subject at least at once per week for at least two weeks, atleast at once per week for at least three weeks, at least once per weekfor at least 4 weeks, at least once per week for at least 5 weeks, atleast once per week for at least 6 weeks, at least once per week for atleast 7 weeks, at least once per week for at least 8 weeks, at leastonce per week for at least 9 weeks, at least once per week for at least10 weeks, at least once per week for at least 11 weeks, at least onceper week for at least 12 weeks, at least once per week for at least 13weeks, at least once per week for at least 14 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 15 weeks, at least once per week for at least 16weeks, at least once per week for at least 17 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 18 weeks, at least once per week for at least 19weeks, at least once per week for at least 20 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 21 weeks, at least once per week for at least 22weeks, at least once per week for at least 23 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 24 weeks. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition comprisingSpongilla is applied to the skin of the subject once per week for 2weeks. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied tothe skin of the subject once per week for 3 weeks. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition comprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subjectonce per week for 4 weeks. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition comprisingSpongilla is applied to the skin of the subject once per week for 5weeks. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied tothe skin of the subject once per week for 6 weeks. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition comprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subjectonce per week for 7 weeks. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition comprisingSpongilla is applied to the skin of the subject once per week for 8weeks.

A first composition comprising Spongilla for use in a method of treatinga skin disease or condition in a subject in need thereof, wherein themethod comprises administering to the subject an effective amount of thefirst composition in combination with an effective amount of a secondcomposition, the second composition comprising one or more botulinumtoxin type selected from botulinum toxin type A, botulinum toxin type B,botulinum toxin type C1, botulinum toxin type C2, botulinum toxin typeD, botulinum toxin type E, botulinum toxin type F and botulinum toxintype G, and wherein the skin condition in the subject is selected fromluminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebumproduction, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, finelines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face,perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such asnasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile linesor marionette lines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsalhand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of faciladepressions, either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lipcommissures, crow's feet, forehead wrinkles, acne vulgaris, acne rosaceatype 1, acne rosacea type 2, psoriasis, hyperhidrosis, alopecia areata,androgenic alopecia, keloids, and hypertrophic scars, hidradenitissuppurativa, Raynaud phenomenon, post-herpetic neuralgia, Hailey-Haileydisease, IgA bullous dermatosis, epidermolysis bullosa SimplexWeber-Cockane, Darier disease, pachyonchia congenita, aquagenickeratoderma, notalgia paresthetic, pompholyx (dyshidrotic eczema),chromhidrosis and bromhidrosis, eccrine nevus, facial rhytides, atrophicacne scars, and melasma. In one aspect is provided such a firstcomposition for use, wherein the second composition comprises one ormore botulinum toxin type selected from botulinum toxin type A,botulinum toxin type B, botulinum toxin type C1, botulinum toxin typeC2, botulinum toxin type D, botulinum toxin type E, botulinum toxin typeF and botulinum toxin type G. In one aspect is provided such a firstcomposition for use wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type isselected from botulinum toxin type A, botulinum toxin type B, andbotulinum toxin type E. In one aspect is provided such a firstcomposition for use wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type isbotulinum toxin type A. In one aspect is provided such a firstcomposition for use, wherein the botulinum toxin type A is selected fromonabotulinumtoxinA, abobotulinumtoxinA, incobotulinumtoxinA,prabotulinumtoxinA, and daxibotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is providedsuch a first composition for use wherein the botulinum toxin type A isonabotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is provided such a first compositionfor use wherein the botulinum toxin type A is abobotulinumtoxinA. In oneaspect is provided such a first composition for use, wherein thebotulinum toxin type A is incobotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is providedsuch a first composition for use, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isprabotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is provided such a first compositionfor use, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxintype B. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type B isrimabotulinumtoxinB. In one aspect is provided such a first compositionfor use, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxintype C1. In one aspect is provided such a first composition for use,wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type C2.In one aspect is provided such a first composition for use, wherein theone or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type D In one aspectis provided such a first composition for use, wherein the one or morebotulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type E. In one aspect isprovided such a first composition for use, wherein the one or morebotulinum toxin type E is EB-001A or EB-001T. In one aspect is providedsuch a first composition for use, wherein the one or more botulinumtoxin type E is EB-001A. In one aspect is provided such a firstcomposition for use, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type E isEB-001T. In one aspect is provided such a first composition for use,wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type F.In one aspect is provided such a first composition for use, wherein theone or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type G. In oneaspect is provided such a first composition for use, wherein the skincondition in the subject is selected from one or more of luminosity,brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebumcomposition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under theeye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids,moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds,moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionettelines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correctvolume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of facila depressions,either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures,crow's feet, and/or forehead wrinkles. In one aspect is provided such afirst composition for use, wherein the skin condition in the subject isluminosity and/or brightness. In one aspect is provided such a firstcomposition for use, wherein the skin condition in the subject is skinpore size. In one aspect is provided such a first composition for use,wherein the skin condition in the subject is skin pore count. In oneaspect is provided such a first composition for use, wherein the skincondition in the subject is sebum production. In one aspect is providedsuch a first composition for use, wherein the skin condition in thesubject is sebum composition. In one aspect is provided such a firstcomposition for use, wherein the skin condition in the subject isoverall skin quality. In one aspect is provided such a first compositionfor use, wherein the skin condition in the subject is fine lines underthe eye. In one aspect is provided such a first composition for use,wherein the skin condition in the subject is fine lines on the face. Inone aspect is provided such a first composition for use, wherein theskin condition in the subject is laxity on the face. In one aspect isprovided such a first composition for use, wherein the skin condition inthe subject is eyelid laxity. In one aspect is provided such a firstcomposition for use, wherein the skin condition in the subject isperioral rhytids. In one aspect is provided such a first composition foruse, wherein the skin condition in the subject is moderate to severefacial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds. In one aspect isprovided such a first composition for use, wherein the skin condition inthe subject is moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile lines ormarionette lines. In one aspect is provided such a first composition foruse, wherein the skin condition in the subject is age-related midfacecontour deficiencies. In one aspect is provided such a first compositionfor use, wherein the skin condition in the subject is volume deficit. Inone aspect is provided such a first composition for use, wherein theskin condition in the subject is glabellar lines. In one aspect isprovided such a first composition for use, wherein the skin condition inthe subject is facila depressions, either due to injury or age-related.In one aspect is provided such a first composition for use, wherein theskin condition in the subject is perioral wrinkles. In one aspect isprovided such a first composition for use, wherein the skin condition inthe subject is lip commissures. In one aspect is provided such a firstcomposition for use, wherein the skin condition in the subject is crow'sfeet. In one aspect is provided such a first composition for use,wherein the skin condition in the subject is forehead wrinkle. In oneaspect is provided such a first composition for use, wherein the firstcomposition comprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subjectat least at once per week for at least two weeks, at least at once perweek for at least three weeks, at least once per week for at least 4weeks, at least once per week for at least 5 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 6 weeks, at least once per week for at least 7 weeks,at least once per week for at least 8 weeks, at least once per week forat least 9 weeks, at least once per week for at least 10 weeks, at leastonce per week for at least 11 weeks, at least once per week for at least12 weeks, at least once per week for at least 13 weeks, at least onceper week for at least 14 weeks, at least once per week for at least 15weeks, at least once per week for at least 16 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 17 weeks, at least once per week for at least 18weeks, at least once per week for at least 19 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 20 weeks, at least once per week for at least 21weeks, at least once per week for at least 22 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 23 weeks, at least once per week for at least 24weeks. In one aspect is provided such a first composition for use,wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied to theskin of the subject once per week for 2 weeks. In one aspect is providedsuch a first composition for use, wherein the first compositioncomprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subject once per weekfor 3 weeks. In one aspect is provided such a first composition for use,wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied to theskin of the subject once per week for 4 weeks. In one aspect is providedsuch a first composition for use, wherein the first compositioncomprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subject once per weekfor 5 weeks. In one aspect is provided such a first composition for use,wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied to theskin of the subject once per week for 6 weeks. In one aspect is providedsuch a first composition for use, wherein the first compositioncomprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subject once per weekfor 7 weeks. In one aspect is provided such a first composition for use,wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied to theskin of the subject once per week for 8 weeks.

A first composition comprising Spongilla for use in a method of treatingone or more of luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count,sebum production, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelidlaxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on theface, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinklessuch as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such assmile lines or marionette lines, age-related midface contourdeficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines,facila depressions, either due to injury or age-related, perioralwrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, and forehead wrinkles in asubject in need thereof, wherein the method comprises administering tothe subject an effective amount of the first composition in combinationwith an effective amount of a second composition, the second compositioncomprising botulinum toxin type A. In one aspect is provided such afirst composition for use, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isselected from onabotulinumtoxinA, abobotulinumtoxinA,incobotulinumtoxinA, prabotulinumtoxinA, and daxibotulinumtoxinA. In oneaspect is provided such a first composition for use wherein thebotulinum toxin type A is onabotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is providedsuch a first composition for use wherein the botulinum toxin type A isabobotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is provided such a first compositionfor use, wherein the botulinum toxin type A is incobotulinumtoxinA. Inone aspect is provided such a first composition for use, wherein thebotulinum toxin type A is prabotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is providedsuch a first composition for use, wherein the first compositioncomprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subject at least atonce per week for at least two weeks, at least at once per week for atleast three weeks, at least once per week for at least 4 weeks, at leastonce per week for at least 5 weeks, at least once per week for at least6 weeks, at least once per week for at least 7 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 8 weeks, at least once per week for at least 9 weeks,at least once per week for at least 10 weeks, at least once per week forat least 11 weeks, at least once per week for at least 12 weeks, atleast once per week for at least 13 weeks, at least once per week for atleast 14 weeks, at least once per week for at least 15 weeks, at leastonce per week for at least 16 weeks, at least once per week for at least17 weeks, at least once per week for at least 18 weeks, at least onceper week for at least 19 weeks, at least once per week for at least 20weeks, at least once per week for at least 21 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 22 weeks, at least once per week for at least 23weeks, at least once per week for at least 24 weeks. In one aspect isprovided such a first composition for use, wherein the first compositioncomprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subject once per weekfor 2 weeks. In one aspect is provided such a first composition for use,wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied to theskin of the subject once per week for 3 weeks. In one aspect is providedsuch a first composition for use, wherein the first compositioncomprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subject once per weekfor 4 weeks. In one aspect is provided such a first composition for use,wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied to theskin of the subject once per week for 5 weeks. In one aspect is providedsuch a first composition for use, wherein the first compositioncomprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subject once per weekfor 6 weeks. In one aspect is provided such a first composition for use,wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied to theskin of the subject once per week for 7 weeks. In one aspect is providedsuch a first composition for use, wherein the first compositioncomprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subject once per weekfor 8 weeks.

A first composition comprising Spongilla for use in a method of treatingone or more of luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count,sebum production, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelidlaxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on theface, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinklessuch as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such assmile lines or marionette lines, age-related midface contourdeficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines,correction of facila depressions, either due to injury or age-related,perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, and forehead wrinklesin a subject in need thereof, wherein the method comprises administeringto the subject an effective amount of the first composition incombination with an effective amount of a second composition, the secondcomposition comprising onabotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is providedsuch a first composition for use, wherein the first compositioncomprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subject at least atonce per week for at least two weeks, at least at once per week for atleast three weeks, at least once per week for at least 4 weeks, at leastonce per week for at least 5 weeks, at least once per week for at least6 weeks, at least once per week for at least 7 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 8 weeks, at least once per week for at least 9 weeks,at least once per week for at least 10 weeks, at least once per week forat least 11 weeks, at least once per week for at least 12 weeks, atleast once per week for at least 13 weeks, at least once per week for atleast 14 weeks, at least once per week for at least 15 weeks, at leastonce per week for at least 16 weeks, at least once per week for at least17 weeks, at least once per week for at least 18 weeks, at least onceper week for at least 19 weeks, at least once per week for at least 20weeks, at least once per week for at least 21 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 22 weeks, at least once per week for at least 23weeks, at least once per week for at least 24 weeks. In one aspect isprovided such a first composition for use, wherein the first compositioncomprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subject once per weekfor 2 weeks. In one aspect is provided such a first composition for use,wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied to theskin of the subject once per week for 3 weeks. In one aspect is providedsuch a first composition for use, wherein the first compositioncomprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subject once per weekfor 4 weeks. In one aspect is provided such a first composition for use,wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied to theskin of the subject once per week for 5 weeks. In one aspect is providedsuch a first composition for use, wherein the first compositioncomprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subject once per weekfor 6 weeks. In one aspect is provided such a first composition for use,wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied to theskin of the subject once per week for 7 weeks. In one aspect is providedsuch a first composition for use, wherein the first compositioncomprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subject once per weekfor 8 weeks.

A composition comprising Spongilla and one or more botulinum toxins forthe treatment of a skin condition or disease in a subject in needthereof, wherein the skin condition in the subject is selected fromluminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebumproduction, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, finelines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face,perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such asnasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile linesor marionette lines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsalhand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of faciladepressions, either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lipcommissures, crow's feet, forehead wrinkles, acne vulgaris, acne rosaceatype 1, acne rosacea type 2, psoriasis, hyperhidrosis, alopecia areata,androgenic alopecia, keloids, and hypertrophic scars, hidradenitissuppurativa, Raynaud phenomenon, post-herpetic neuralgia, Hailey-Haileydisease, IgA bullous dermatosis, epidermolysis bullosa SimplexWeber-Cockane, Darier disease, pachyonchia congenita, aquagenickeratoderma, notalgia paresthetic, pompholyx (dyshidrotic eczema),chromhidrosis and bromhidrosis, eccrine nevus, facial rhytides, atrophicacne scars, and melasma. In another aspect is provided such a firstcomposition for use, wherein the skin condition or condition in thesubject is one or more of luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skinpore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overall skin quality,eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxityon the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds andwrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinklessuch as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midface contourdeficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines,correction of facila depressions, either due to injury or age-related,perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, and forehead wrinkles,and wherein the botulinum toxin is selected from botulinum toxin type A,botulinum toxin type B, botulinum toxin type C1, botulinum toxin typeC2, botulinum toxin type D, botulinum toxin type E, botulinum toxin typeF and botulinum toxin type G, and wherein the skin condition in thesubject is selected from one or more of luminosity, brightness, skinpore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overallskin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on theface, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facialfolds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facialwrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midfacecontour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellarlines, correction of facila depressions, either due to injury orage-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, foreheadwrinkles, acne vulgaris, acne rosacea type 1, acne rosacea type 2,psoriasis, hyperhidrosis, alopecia areata, androgenic alopecia, keloids,and hypertrophic scars, hidradenitis suppurativa, Raynaud phenomenon,post-herpetic neuralgia, Hailey-Hailey disease, IgA bullous dermatosis,epidermolysis bullosa Simplex Weber-Cockane, Darier disease, pachyonchiacongenita, aquagenic keratoderma, notalgia paresthetic, pompholyx(dyshidrotic eczema), chromhidrosis and bromhidrosis, eccrine nevus,facial rhytides, atrophic acne scars, and melasma. In another aspect isprovided such a composition for use, wherein the skin condition orcondition in the subject is one or more of luminosity, brightness, skinpore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overallskin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on theface, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facialfolds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facialwrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midfacecontour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellarlines, correction of facila depressions, either due to injury orage-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, andforehead wrinkles. In one aspect is provided such a composition for use,wherein botulinum toxin is selected from botulinum toxin type A,botulinum toxin type B, botulinum toxin type C1, botulinum toxin typeC2, botulinum toxin type D, botulinum toxin type E, botulinum toxin typeF and botulinum toxin type G. In one aspect is provided such acomposition for use wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type isselected from botulinum toxin type A, botulinum toxin type B, andbotulinum toxin type E. In one aspect is provided such a composition foruse wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin typeA. In one aspect is provided such a composition for use, wherein thebotulinum toxin type A is selected from onabotulinumtoxinA,abobotulinumtoxinA, incobotulinumtoxinA, prabotulinumtoxinA, anddaxibotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is provided such a composition foruse wherein the botulinum toxin type A is onabotulinumtoxinA. In oneaspect is provided such a composition for use wherein the botulinumtoxin type A is abobotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is provided such acomposition for use, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isincobotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is provided such a composition foruse, wherein the botulinum toxin type A is prabotulinumtoxinA. In oneaspect is provided such a composition for use, wherein the one or morebotulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type B. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the one or morebotulinum toxin type B is rimabotulinumtoxinB. In one aspect is providedsuch a composition for use, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin typeis botulinum toxin type C1. In one aspect is provided such a compositionfor use, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxintype C2. In one aspect is provided such a composition for use, whereinthe one or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type D. In oneaspect is provided such a composition for use, wherein the one or morebotulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type E. In one aspect isprovided such a composition for use, wherein the one or more botulinumtoxin type E is EB-001A or EB-001T. In one aspect is provided such acomposition for use, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type E isEB-001A. In one aspect is provided such a composition for use, whereinthe one or more botulinum toxin type E is EB-001T. In one aspect isprovided such a composition for use, wherein the one or more botulinumtoxin type is botulinum toxin type F. In one aspect is provided such acomposition for use, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type isbotulinum toxin type G. In one aspect is provided such a composition foruse, wherein the skin condition in the subject is selected from one ormore of luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebumproduction, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, finelines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face,perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such asnasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile linesor marionette lines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsalhand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of faciladepressions, either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lipcommissures, crow's feet, and forehead wrinkles. In one aspect isprovided such a composition for use, wherein the skin condition in thesubject is luminosity. In one aspect is provided such a composition foruse, wherein the skin condition in the subject is brightness. In oneaspect is provided such a composition for use, wherein the skincondition in the subject is skin pore size. In one aspect is providedsuch a composition for use, wherein the skin condition in the subject isskin pore count. In one aspect is provided such a composition for use,wherein the skin condition in the subject is sebum production. In oneaspect is provided a composition for use, wherein the skin condition inthe subject is sebum composition. In one aspect is provided such acomposition for use, wherein the skin condition in the subject isoverall skin quality. In one aspect is provided such a composition foruse, wherein the skin condition in the subject is eyelid laxity. In oneaspect is provided such a composition for use, wherein the skincondition in the subject is fine lines under the eye. In one aspect isprovided such a composition for use, wherein the skin condition in thesubject is fine lines on the face. In one aspect is provided such acomposition for use, wherein the skin condition in the subject is laxityon the face. In one aspect is provided such a composition for use,wherein the skin condition in the subject is perioral rhytids. In oneaspect is provided such a composition for use, wherein the skincondition in the subject is moderate to severe facial folds and wrinklessuch as nasolabial folds. In one aspect is provided such a compositionfor use, wherein the skin condition in the subject is moderate to severefacial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines. In one aspectis provided such a composition for use, wherein the skin condition inthe subject is age-related midface contour deficiencies. In one aspectis provided such a composition for use, wherein the skin condition inthe subject is dorsal hand to correct volume deficit. In one aspect isprovided such a composition for use, wherein the skin condition in thesubject is glabellar lines. In one aspect is provided such a compositionfor use, wherein the skin condition in the subject is faciladepressions, either due to injury or age-related. In one aspect isprovided such a composition for use, wherein the skin condition in thesubject is perioral wrinkles. In one aspect is provided such acomposition for use, wherein the skin condition in the subject is lipcommissures. In one aspect is provided such a composition for use,wherein the skin condition in the subject is crow's feet. In one aspectis provided such a composition for use, wherein the skin condition inthe subject is forehead wrinkles. In one aspect is provided such acomposition for use, wherein the composition is applied to the skin ofthe subject at least at once per week for at least two weeks, at leastat once per week for at least three weeks, at least once per week for atleast 4 weeks, at least once per week for at least 5 weeks, at leastonce per week for at least 6 weeks, at least once per week for at least7 weeks, at least once per week for at least 8 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 9 weeks, at least once per week for at least 10 weeks,at least once per week for at least 11 weeks, at least once per week forat least 12 weeks, at least once per week for at least 13 weeks, atleast once per week for at least 14 weeks, at least once per week for atleast 15 weeks, at least once per week for at least 16 weeks, at leastonce per week for at least 17 weeks, at least once per week for at least18 weeks, at least once per week for at least 19 weeks, at least onceper week for at least 20 weeks, at least once per week for at least 21weeks, at least once per week for at least 22 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 23 weeks, at least once per week for at least 24weeks. In one aspect is provided such a composition for use, wherein thecomposition is applied to the skin of the subject once per week for 2weeks. In one aspect is provided such a composition for use, wherein thecomposition is applied to the skin of the subject once per week for 3weeks. In one aspect is provided such a composition for use, wherein thecomposition is applied to the skin of the subject once per week for 4weeks. In one aspect is provided such a composition for use, wherein thecomposition is applied to the skin of the subject once per week for 5weeks. In one aspect is provided such a composition for use, wherein thecomposition comprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subjectonce per week for 6 weeks. In one aspect is provided such a compositionfor use, wherein the composition is applied to the skin of the subjectonce per week for 7 weeks. In one aspect is provided such a compositionfor use, wherein the composition is applied to the skin of the subjectonce per week for 8 weeks.

A composition comprising Spongilla and one or more botulinum toxins foruse in the treatment of hyperhidrosis in a subject in need thereof Inone aspect is provided such a composition for use, wherein botulinumtoxin is selected from botulinum toxin type A, botulinum toxin type B,botulinum toxin type C1, botulinum toxin type C2, botulinum toxin typeD, botulinum toxin type E, botulinum toxin type F and botulinum toxintype G. In one aspect is provided such a composition for use wherein theone or more botulinum toxin type is selected from botulinum toxin typeA, botulinum toxin type B, and botulinum toxin type E. In one aspect isprovided such a composition for use wherein the one or more botulinumtoxin type is botulinum toxin type A. In one aspect is provided such acomposition for use, wherein the botulinum toxin type A is selected fromonabotulinumtoxinA, abobotulinumtoxinA, incobotulinumtoxinA,prabotulinumtoxinA, and daxibotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is providedsuch a composition for use wherein the botulinum toxin type A isonabotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is provided such a composition for usewherein the botulinum toxin type A is abobotulinumtoxinA. In one aspectis provided such a composition for use, wherein the botulinum toxin typeA is incobotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is provided such a compositionfor use, wherein the botulinum toxin type A is prabotulinumtoxinA. Inone aspect is provided such a composition for use, wherein the one ormore botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type B. In another aspectis provided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the one or morebotulinum toxin type B is rimabotulinumtoxinB. In one aspect is providedsuch a composition for use, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin typeis botulinum toxin type C1. In one aspect is provided such a compositionfor use, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxintype C2. In one aspect is provided such a composition for use, whereinthe one or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type D. In oneaspect is provided such a composition for use, wherein the one or morebotulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type E. In one aspect isprovided such a composition for use, wherein the one or more botulinumtoxin type E is EB-001A or EB-001T. In one aspect is provided such acomposition for use, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type E isEB-001A. In one aspect is provided such a composition for use, whereinthe one or more botulinum toxin type E is EB-001T. In one aspect isprovided such a composition for use, wherein the one or more botulinumtoxin type is botulinum toxin type F. In one aspect is provided such acomposition for use, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type isbotulinum toxin type G.

A composition comprising Spongilla and one or more botulinum toxins foruse in the treatment of one or more of luminosity, brightness, skin poresize, skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overall skinquality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on theface, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facialfolds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facialwrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midfacecontour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellarlines, correction of facila depressions, either due to injury orage-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, andforehead wrinklesin a subject in need thereof. In one aspect is providedsuch a composition for use, wherein botulinum toxin is selected frombotulinum toxin type A, botulinum toxin type B, botulinum toxin type C1,botulinum toxin type C2, botulinum toxin type D, botulinum toxin type E,botulinum toxin type F and botulinum toxin type G. In one aspect isprovided such a composition for use wherein the one or more botulinumtoxin type is selected from botulinum toxin type A, botulinum toxin typeB, and botulinum toxin type E.

A composition comprising Spongilla and one or more botulinum toxins typeA for use in the treatment of one or more of luminosity, brightness,skin pore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition,overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, finelines on the face, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate tosevere facial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate tosevere facial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines,age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volumedeficit, glabellar lines, correction of facila depressions, either dueto injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow'sfeet, and forehead wrinkles in a subject in need thereof, wherein thebotulinum toxin type A is selected from onabotulinumtoxinA,abobotulinumtoxinA, incobotulinumtoxinA, prabotulinumtoxinA, anddaxibotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is provided such a composition foruse wherein the botulinum toxin type A is onabotulinumtoxinA. In oneaspect is provided such a composition for use wherein the botulinumtoxin type A is abobotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is provided such acomposition for use, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isincobotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is provided such a composition foruse, wherein the botulinum toxin type A is prabotulinumtoxinA.

A composition comprising Spongilla and onabotulinumtoxinA for use in thetreatment of one or more of luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skinpore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overall skin quality,eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxityon the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds andwrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinklessuch as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midface contourdeficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines,correction of facila depressions, either due to injury or age-related,perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, and forehead wrinklesin a subject in need thereof In another aspect is provided such acomposition wherein the composition is applied to the skin of thesubject at least at once per week for at least two weeks, at least atonce per week for at least three weeks, at least once per week for atleast 4 weeks, at least once per week for at least 5 weeks, at leastonce per week for at least 6 weeks, at least once per week for at least7 weeks, at least once per week for at least 8 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 9 weeks, at least once per week for at least 10 weeks,at least once per week for at least 11 weeks, at least once per week forat least 12 weeks, at least once per week for at least 13 weeks, atleast once per week for at least 14 weeks, at least once per week for atleast 15 weeks, at least once per week for at least 16 weeks, at leastonce per week for at least 17 weeks, at least once per week for at least18 weeks, at least once per week for at least 19 weeks, at least onceper week for at least 20 weeks, at least once per week for at least 21weeks, at least once per week for at least 22 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 23 weeks, at least once per week for at least 24weeks. In another aspect is provided such a composition wherein thecomposition is applied to the skin of the subject once per week for 2weeks. In another aspect is provided such a composition wherein thecomposition is applied to the skin of the subject once per week for 3weeks. In another aspect is provided such a composition wherein thecomposition is applied to the skin of the subject once per week for 4weeks. In another aspect is provided such a composition wherein thecomposition is applied to the skin of the subject once per week for 5weeks. In another aspect is provided such a composition wherein thecomposition is applied to the skin of the subject once per week for 6weeks. In another aspect is provided such a composition wherein thecomposition is applied to the skin of the subject once per week for 7weeks. In another aspect is provided such a composition wherein thecomposition is applied to the skin of the subject is applied to the skinof the subject once per week for 8 weeks.

A first composition comprising Spongilla for use in improving one ormore of luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebumproduction, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, finelines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face,perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such asnasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile linesor marionette lines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsalhand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of faciladepressions, either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lipcommissures, crow's feet, and forehead wrinkles in a subject wherein themethod comprises administering to the subject an effective amount of thefirst composition in combination with an effective amount of a secondcomposition, the second composition comprising one or more botulinumtoxin type selected from botulinum toxin type A, botulinum toxin type B,botulinum toxin type C1, botulinum toxin type C2, botulinum toxin typeD, botulinum toxin type E, botulinum toxin type F and botulinum toxintype G. In another aspect is provided such a first composition whereinthe subject experiences an improvement in luminosity and brightness asmeasured on a 0 to 10 scale, skin pore size as measured by standardphotography and/or the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale, sebumproduction as measured by sebutapes or sebum meter or sebum measuringmachine and standard photography, overall skin quality as measured bythe Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale, eyelid laxity as measured by theFacial Laxity Rating Scale, fine lines under the eye as measured by theFacial Wrinkle Scale, fine lines on the face as measured by the FacialWrinkle Scale, laxity on the face as measured by the Facial LaxityRating Scale, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds andwrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinklessuch as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midface contourdeficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines,correction of facila depressions, either due to injury or age-related,perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, and/or foreheadwrinkles. In another aspect is provided such a first composition whereinthe subject experiences an improvement that is a reduction in one ormore of the listed conditions, wherein the reduction is greater than10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, or 95% reduction asmeasured using the criteria described herein or any other suitableapproach utilized to measure, following administration of the firstcomposition and the second composition compared to the subject'ssituation prior to such administration. In another aspect is providedsuch a composition for use, wherein the subject experiences animprovement greater than 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, or 95%as measured using the criteria described herein or any other suitableapproach utilized to measure. In another aspect is provided such acomposition for use, wherein the subject experiences a greater 1, 2, 3,4, 5 or 6 grade improvement.

In one aspect is provided such a first composition for use, wherein thebotulinum toxin type A is selected from onabotulinumtoxinA,abobotulinumtoxinA, incobotulinumtoxinA, prabotulinumtoxinA, anddaxibotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is provided such a first compositionfor use wherein the botulinum toxin type A is onabotulinumtoxinA. In oneaspect is provided such a first composition for use wherein thebotulinum toxin type A is abobotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is providedsuch a first composition for use, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isincobotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is provided such a first compositionfor use, wherein the botulinum toxin type A is prabotulinumtoxinA. Inanother aspect is provided such a composition for use, wherein thesubject is treated once per month, twice per month, three times permonth, four times per month, five times per month, six times per month,7 times per month, 8 times per month, 9 times per month, 10 times permonth, 11 times per month, 12 times per month, 13 times per month, 14times per month, 15 times per month, 16 times per month, 17 times permonth, 18 times per month, 19 times per month, 20 times per month, 21times per month, 22 times per month, or 24 times per month. In anotheraspect is provided such a composition for use, wherein the subject istreated twice per month. In another aspect is provided such acomposition for use, wherein the subject is treated three times permonth. In another aspect is provided such a composition for use, whereinthe subject is treated once per week. In another aspect is provided sucha composition for use, wherein the subject is at least 18 years old. Inanother aspect is provided such a composition for use, wherein thesubject is treated once per month, or once every two months, or onceevery three months, or once every four months, or once every fivemonths, or once every six months, or once every seven months, or onceevery eight months, or once every nine months, or once every 10 months,or once every 11 months, or once every 12 months. In another aspect isprovided such a composition for use, wherein the subject is treated onceper month. In another aspect is provided such a composition for use,wherein the subject is treated once every two months. In another aspectis provided such a composition for use, wherein the subject is treatedonce every three months. In another aspect is provided such acomposition for use, wherein the subject is treated once every fourmonths. In another aspect is provided such a composition for use,wherein the subject is treated once every five months. In another aspectis provided such a composition for use, wherein the subject is treatedonce every six months. In another aspect is provided such a compositionfor use, wherein the subject is treated once every seven months. Inanother aspect is provided such a composition for use, wherein thesubject is treated once every eight months. In another aspect isprovided such a composition for use, wherein the subject is treated onceevery nine months. In another aspect is provided such a composition foruse, wherein the subject is treated once every 10 months. In anotheraspect is provided such a composition for use, wherein the subject istreated once every 11 months. In another aspect is provided such acomposition for use, wherein the subject is treated once every 12months.

A first composition comprising Spongilla for use in a method of treatinghyperhidrosis in a subject in need thereof, wherein the method comprisesadministering to the subject an effective amount of the firstcomposition in combination with an effective amount of a secondcomposition, the second composition comprising botulinum toxin type A.In one aspect is provided such a first composition for use, wherein thebotulinum toxin type A is selected from onabotulinumtoxinA,abobotulinumtoxinA, incobotulinumtoxinA, prabotulinumtoxinA, anddaxibotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is provided such a first compositionfor use wherein the botulinum toxin type A is onabotulinumtoxinA. In oneaspect is provided such a first composition for use wherein thebotulinum toxin type A is abobotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is providedsuch a first composition for use, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isincobotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is provided such a first compositionfor use, wherein the botulinum toxin type A is prabotulinumtoxinA. Inone aspect is provided such a first composition for use, wherein thefirst composition comprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of thesubject at least at once per week for at least two weeks, at least atonce per week for at least three weeks, at least once per week for atleast 4 weeks, at least once per week for at least 5 weeks, at leastonce per week for at least 6 weeks, at least once per week for at least7 weeks, at least once per week for at least 8 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 9 weeks, at least once per week for at least 10 weeks,at least once per week for at least 11 weeks, at least once per week forat least 12 weeks, at least once per week for at least 13 weeks, atleast once per week for at least 14 weeks, at least once per week for atleast 15 weeks, at least once per week for at least 16 weeks, at leastonce per week for at least 17 weeks, at least once per week for at least18 weeks, at least once per week for at least 19 weeks, at least onceper week for at least 20 weeks, at least once per week for at least 21weeks, at least once per week for at least 22 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 23 weeks, at least once per week for at least 24weeks. In one aspect is provided such a first composition for use,wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied to theskin of the subject once per week for 2 weeks. In one aspect is providedsuch a first composition for use, wherein the first compositioncomprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subject once per weekfor 3 weeks. In one aspect is provided such a first composition for use,wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied to theskin of the subject once per week for 4 weeks. In one aspect is providedsuch a first composition for use, wherein the first compositioncomprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subject once per weekfor 5 weeks. In one aspect is provided such a first composition for use,wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied to theskin of the subject once per week for 6 weeks. In one aspect is providedsuch a first composition for use, wherein the first compositioncomprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subject once per weekfor 7 weeks. In one aspect is provided such a first composition for use,wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied to theskin of the subject once per week for 8 weeks.

A first composition comprising Spongilla for use in a method of treatingone or more of luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count,sebum production, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelidlaxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on theface, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinklessuch as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such assmile lines or marionette lines, age-related midface contourdeficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines,correction of facila depressions, either due to injury or age-related,perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, and forehead wrinklesin a subject in need thereof, wherein the method comprises administeringto the subject an effective amount of the first composition incombination with an effective amount of a second composition, the secondcomposition comprising onabotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is providedsuch a first composition for use, wherein the first compositioncomprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subject at least atonce per week for at least two weeks, at least three weeks, at leastonce per week for at least 4 weeks, at least once per week for at least5 weeks, at least once per week for at least 6 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 7 weeks, at least at once per week for at least onceper week for at least 8 weeks, at least once per week for at least 9weeks, at least once per week for at least 10 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 11 weeks, at least once per week for at least 12weeks, at least once per week for at least 13 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 14 weeks, at least once per week for at least 15weeks, at least once per week for at least 16 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 17 weeks, at least once per week for at least 18weeks, at least once per week for at least 19 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 20 weeks, at least once per week for at least 21weeks, at least once per week for at least 22 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 23 weeks, at least once per week for at least 24weeks. In one aspect is provided such a first composition for use,wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied to theskin of the subject once per week for 2 weeks. In one aspect is providedsuch a first composition for use, wherein the first compositioncomprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subject once per weekfor 3 weeks. In one aspect is provided such a first composition for use,wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied to theskin of the subject once per week for 4 weeks. In one aspect is providedsuch a first composition for use, wherein the first compositioncomprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subject once per weekfor 5 weeks. In one aspect is provided such a first composition for use,wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied to theskin of the subject once per week for 6 weeks. In one aspect is providedsuch a first composition for use, wherein the first compositioncomprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subject once per weekfor 7 weeks. In one aspect is provided such a first composition for use,wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied to theskin of the subject once per week for 8 weeks.

A composition comprising Spongilla and one or more botulinum toxins forthe treatment of a skin condition or disease in a subject in needthereof, wherein the skin condition in the subject is selected from oneor more of luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count,sebum production, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelidlaxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on theface, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinklessuch as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such assmile lines or marionette lines, age-related midface contourdeficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines,correction of facila depressions, either due to injury or age-related,perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, and forehead wrinkles,acne vulgaris, acne rosacea type 1, acne rosacea type 2, psoriasis,hyperhidrosis, alopecia areata, androgenic alopecia, keloids, andhypertrophic scars, hidradenitis suppurativa, Raynaud phenomenon,post-herpetic neuralgia, Hailey-Hailey disease, IgA bullous dermatosis,epidermolysis bullosa Simplex Weber-Cockane, Darier disease, pachyonchiacongenita, aquagenic keratoderma, notalgia paresthetic, pompholyx(dyshidrotic eczema), chromhidrosis and bromhidrosis, eccrine nevus,facial rhytides, atrophic acne scars, and melasma. In another aspect isprovided such a first composition for use, wherein the skin condition orcondition in the subject is one or more of luminosity, brightness, skinpore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overallskin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on theface, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facialfolds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facialwrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midfacecontour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellarlines, correction of facila depressions, either due to injury orage-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, facialrhytides, and forehead wrinkles , and wherein the botulinum toxin isselected from botulinum toxin type A, botulinum toxin type B, botulinumtoxin type C1, botulinum toxin type C2, botulinum toxin type D,botulinum toxin type E, botulinum toxin type F and botulinum toxin typeG. In another aspect is provided such a composition for use, wherein theskin condition or condition in the subject is one or more of luminosity,brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebumcomposition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under theeye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids,moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds,moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionettelines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correctvolume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of facila depressions,either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures,crow's feet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles. In one aspect isprovided such a composition for use, wherein botulinum toxin is selectedfrom botulinum toxin type A, botulinum toxin type B, botulinum toxintype C1, botulinum toxin type C2, botulinum toxin type D, botulinumtoxin type E, botulinum toxin type F and botulinum toxin type G. In oneaspect is provided such a composition for use wherein the one or morebotulinum toxin type is selected from botulinum toxin type A, botulinumtoxin type B, and botulinum toxin type E. In one aspect is provided sucha composition for use wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type isbotulinum toxin type A. In one aspect is provided such a composition foruse, wherein the botulinum toxin type A is selected fromonabotulinumtoxinA, abobotulinumtoxinA, incobotulinumtoxinA,prabotulinumtoxinA, and daxibotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is providedsuch a composition for use wherein the botulinum toxin type A isonabotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is provided such a composition for usewherein the botulinum toxin type A is abobotulinumtoxinA. In one aspectis provided such a composition for use, wherein the botulinum toxin typeA is incobotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is provided such a compositionfor use, wherein the botulinum toxin type A is prabotulinumtoxinA. Inone aspect is provided such a composition for use, wherein the one ormore botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type B. In another aspectis provided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the one or morebotulinum toxin type B is rimabotulinumtoxinB. In one aspect is providedsuch a composition for use, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin typeis botulinum toxin type C1. In one aspect is provided such a compositionfor use, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxintype C2. In one aspect is provided such a composition for use, whereinthe one or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type D. In oneaspect is provided such a composition for use, wherein the one or morebotulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type E. In one aspect isprovided such a composition for use, wherein the one or more botulinumtoxin type E is EB-001A or EB-001T. In one aspect is provided such acomposition for use, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type E isEB-001A. In one aspect is provided such a composition for use, whereinthe one or more botulinum toxin type E is EB-001T. In one aspect isprovided such a composition for use, wherein the one or more botulinumtoxin type is botulinum toxin type F. In one aspect is provided such acomposition for use, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type isbotulinum toxin type G. In one aspect is provided such a composition foruse, wherein the skin condition in the subject is selected from one ormore of luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebumproduction, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, finelines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face,perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such asnasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile linesor marionette lines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsalhand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of faciladepressions, either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lipcommissures, crow's feet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles. In oneaspect is provided such a composition for use, wherein the compositionis applied to the skin of the subject at least at once per week for atleast two weeks, at least at once per week for at least three weeks, atleast once per week for at least 4 weeks, at least once per week for atleast 5 weeks, at least once per week for at least 6 weeks, at leastonce per week for at least 7 weeks, at least once per week for at least8 weeks, at least once per week for at least 9 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 10 weeks, at least once per week for at least 11weeks, at least once per week for at least 12 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 13 weeks, at least once per week for at least 14weeks, at least once per week for at least 15 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 16 weeks, at least once per week for at least 17weeks, at least once per week for at least 18 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 19 weeks, at least once per week for at least 20weeks, at least once per week for at least 21 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 22 weeks, at least once per week for at least 23weeks, at least once per week for at least 24 weeks. In one aspect isprovided such a composition for use, wherein the composition is appliedto the skin of the subject once per week for 2 weeks. In one aspect isprovided such a composition for use, wherein the composition is appliedto the skin of the subject once per week for 3 weeks. In one aspect isprovided such a composition for use, wherein the composition is appliedto the skin of the subject once per week for 4 weeks. In one aspect isprovided such a composition for use, wherein the composition is appliedto the skin of the subject once per week for 5 weeks. In one aspect isprovided such a composition for use, wherein the composition comprisingSpongilla is applied to the skin of the subject once per week for 6weeks. In one aspect is provided such a composition for use, wherein thecomposition is applied to the skin of the subject once per week for 7weeks. In one aspect is provided such a composition for use, wherein thecomposition is applied to the skin of the subject once per week for 8weeks.

A composition comprising Spongilla and one or more botulinum toxins foruse in the treatment of hyperhidrosis in a subject in need thereof Inone aspect is provided such a composition for use, wherein botulinumtoxin is selected from botulinum toxin type A, botulinum toxin type B,botulinum toxin type C1, botulinum toxin type C2, botulinum toxin typeD, botulinum toxin type E, botulinum toxin type F and botulinum toxintype G. In one aspect is provided such a composition for use wherein theone or more botulinum toxin type is selected from botulinum toxin typeA, botulinum toxin type B, and botulinum toxin type E. In one aspect isprovided such a composition for use wherein the one or more botulinumtoxin type is botulinum toxin type A. In one aspect is provided such acomposition for use, wherein the botulinum toxin type A is selected fromonabotulinumtoxinA, abobotulinumtoxinA, incobotulinumtoxinA,prabotulinumtoxinA, and daxibotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is providedsuch a composition for use wherein the botulinum toxin type A isonabotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is provided such a composition for usewherein the botulinum toxin type A is abobotulinumtoxinA. In one aspectis provided such a composition for use, wherein the botulinum toxin typeA is incobotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is provided such a compositionfor use, wherein the botulinum toxin type A is prabotulinumtoxinA. Inone aspect is provided such a composition for use, wherein the one ormore botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type B. In another aspectis provided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the one or morebotulinum toxin type B is rimabotulinumtoxinB. In one aspect is providedsuch a composition for use, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin typeis botulinum toxin type C1. In one aspect is provided such a compositionfor use, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxintype C2. In one aspect is provided such a composition for use, whereinthe one or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type D. In oneaspect is provided such a composition for use, wherein the one or morebotulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type E. In one aspect isprovided such a composition for use, wherein the one or more botulinumtoxin type E is EB-001A or EB-001T. In one aspect is provided such acomposition for use, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type E isEB-001A. In one aspect is provided such a composition for use, whereinthe one or more botulinum toxin type E is EB-001T. In one aspect isprovided such a composition for use, wherein the one or more botulinumtoxin type is botulinum toxin type F. In one aspect is provided such acomposition for use, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type isbotulinum toxin type G.

A composition comprising one or more of luminosity, brightness, skinpore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overallskin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on theface, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facialfolds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facialwrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midfacecontour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellarlines, correction of facila depressions, either due to injury orage-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, facialrhytides, and forehead wrinkles and one or more botulinum toxins for usein the treatment of hyperhidrosis in a subject in need thereof In oneaspect is provided such a composition for use, wherein botulinum toxinis selected from botulinum toxin type A, botulinum toxin type B,botulinum toxin type C1, botulinum toxin type C2, botulinum toxin typeD, botulinum toxin type E, botulinum toxin type F and botulinum toxintype G. In one aspect is provided such a composition for use wherein theone or more botulinum toxin type is selected from botulinum toxin typeA, botulinum toxin type B, and botulinum toxin type E.

A composition comprising Spongilla and one or more botulinum toxins typeA for use in the treatment of hyperhidrosis in a subject in needthereof, wherein the botulinum toxin type A is selected fromonabotulinumtoxinA, abobotulinumtoxinA, incobotulinumtoxinA,prabotulinumtoxinA, and daxibotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is providedsuch a composition for use wherein the botulinum toxin type A isonabotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is provided such a composition for usewherein the botulinum toxin type A is abobotulinumtoxinA. In one aspectis provided such a composition for use, wherein the botulinum toxin typeA is incobotulinumtoxinA. In one aspect is provided such a compositionfor use, wherein the botulinum toxin type A is prabotulinumtoxinA.

A composition comprising Spongilla and onabotulinumtoxinA for use in thetreatment of one or more of luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skinpore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overall skin quality,eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxityon the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds andwrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinklessuch as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midface contourdeficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines,correction of facila depressions, either due to injury or age-related,perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, facial rhytides, andforehead wrinkles in a subject in need thereof In another aspect isprovided such a composition wherein the composition is applied to theskin of the subject at least at once per week for at least two weeks, atleast at once per week for at least three weeks, at least once per weekfor at least 4 weeks, at least once per week for at least 5 weeks, atleast once per week for at least 6 weeks, at least once per week for atleast 7 weeks, at least once per week for at least 8 weeks, at leastonce per week for at least 9 weeks, at least once per week for at least10 weeks, at least once per week for at least 11 weeks, at least onceper week for at least 12 weeks, at least once per week for at least 13weeks, at least once per week for at least 14 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 15 weeks, at least once per week for at least 16weeks, at least once per week for at least 17 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 18 weeks, at least once per week for at least 19weeks, at least once per week for at least 20 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 21 weeks, at least once per week for at least 22weeks, at least once per week for at least 23 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 24 weeks. In another aspect is provided such acomposition wherein the composition is applied to the skin of thesubject once per week for 2 weeks. In another aspect is provided such acomposition wherein the composition is applied to the skin of thesubject once per week for 3 weeks. In another aspect is provided such acomposition wherein the composition is applied to the skin of thesubject once per week for 4 weeks. In another aspect is provided such acomposition wherein the composition is applied to the skin of thesubject once per week for 5 weeks. In another aspect is provided such acomposition wherein the composition is applied to the skin of thesubject once per week for 6 weeks. In another aspect is provided such acomposition wherein the composition is applied to the skin of thesubject once per week for 7 weeks. In another aspect is provided such acomposition wherein the composition is applied to the skin of thesubject is applied to the skin of the subject once per week for 8 weeks.

In one aspect are provided methods of one or more of luminosity,brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebumcomposition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under theeye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids,moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds,moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionettelines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correctvolume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of facila depressions,either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures,crow's feet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles in a subject,comprising applying to the skin of the subject in need thereof aneffective amount of a first composition comprising Spongilla, and aneffective amount of a second composition comprising onabotulinumtoxinA.In another aspect is provided any of the methods, wherein the firstcomposition comprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subjectat least at once per week for at least two weeks, at least at once perweek for at least three weeks, at least once per week for at least 4weeks, at least once per week for at least 5 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 6 weeks, at least once per week for at least 7 weeks,at least once per week for at least 8 weeks, at least once per week forat least 9 weeks, at least once per week for at least 10 weeks, at leastonce per week for at least 11 weeks, at least once per week for at least12 weeks, at least once per week for at least 13 weeks, at least onceper week for at least 14 weeks, at least once per week for at least 15weeks, at least once per week for at least 16 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 17 weeks, at least once per week for at least 18weeks, at least once per week for at least 19 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 20 weeks, at least once per week for at least 21weeks, at least once per week for at least 22 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 23 weeks, at least once per week for at least 24weeks. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied tothe skin of the subject once per week for 2 weeks. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition comprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subjectonce per week for 3 weeks. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition comprisingSpongilla is applied to the skin of the subject once per week for 4weeks. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied tothe skin of the subject once per week for 5 weeks. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition comprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subjectonce per week for 6 weeks. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition comprisingSpongilla is applied to the skin of the subject once per week for 7weeks. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied tothe skin of the subject once per week for 8 weeks.

In another aspect provided herein are any of the disclosed methods,wherein the method comprises comprising applying to the skin of thesubject in need thereof an effective amount of a first compositioncomprising Spongilla, and an effective amount of a second compositioncomprising one or more botulinum toxins.

In one aspect is provided a method of treating a skin condition in asubject, comprising applying to the skin of the subject a firstcomposition comprising Spongilla, and a second composition comprisingone or more botulinum toxins. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the second composition comprises oneor more botulinum toxin type selected from botulinum toxin type A,botulinum toxin type B, botulinum toxin type C1, botulinum toxin typeC2, botulinum toxin type D, botulinum toxin type E, botulinum toxin typeF and botulinum toxin type G. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin typeis selected from botulinum toxin type A, botulinum toxin type B, andbotulinum toxin type E. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type isbotulinum toxin type A. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A is selected fromonabotulinumtoxinA, abobotulinumtoxinA, incobotulinumtoxinA,prabotulinumtoxinA, and daxibotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the botulinumtoxin type A is onabotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isabobotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isincobotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isprabotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type isbotulinum toxin type B. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type B isrimabotulinumtoxinB. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type isbotulinum toxin type C1. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin typeis botulinum toxin type C2. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin typeis botulinum toxin type D. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin typeis botulinum toxin type E. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type Eis EB-001A or EB-001T. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type E isEB-001A. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type E is EB-001T. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, whereinthe one or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type F. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, whereinthe one or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type G. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, whereinthe skin condition in the subject is selected from one or more ofluminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebumproduction, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, finelines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face,perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such asnasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile linesor marionette lines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsalhand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of faciladepressions, either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lipcommissures, crow's feet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles.

In another aspect is provided a composition comprising a firstcomposition and a second composition for use as a medicament, whereinthe (a) the first composition comprises a Spongilla; and (b) the secondcomposition one or more botulinum toxins. In another aspect is provideda composition comprising a first composition and a second compositionfor use as a medicament, wherein the (a) the first composition comprisesa Spongilla lacustris; and (b) the second composition one or morebotulinum toxins. In another aspect is provided such compositions foruse as a medicament for the treatment of a skin condition in a subject.In another aspect is such combinations for use as a medicament for thetreatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein the skin conditionin the subject is selected from one or more of luminosity, brightness,skin pore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition,overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, finelines on the face, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate tosevere facial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate tosevere facial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines,age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volumedeficit, glabellar lines, correction of facila depressions, either dueto injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow'sfeet, facial rhytides, forehead wrinkles, acne vulgaris, acne rosaceatype 1, acne rosacea type 2, psoriasis, hyperhidrosis, alopecia areata,androgenic alopecia, keloids, and hypertrophic scars, hidradenitissuppurativa, Raynaud phenomenon, post-herpetic neuralgia, Hailey-Haileydisease, IgA bullous dermatosis, epidermolysis bullosa SimplexWeber-Cockane, Darier disease, pachyonchia congenita, aquagenickeratoderma, notalgia paresthetic, pompholyx (dyshidrotic eczema),chromhidrosis and bromhidrosis, and eccrine nevus. In another aspect isprovided any of the compositions disclosed herein, wherein the secondcomposition comprises one or more botulinum toxin type selected frombotulinum toxin type A, botulinum toxin type B, botulinum toxin type C1,botulinum toxin type C2, botulinum toxin type D, botulinum toxin type E,botulinum toxin type F and botulinum toxin type G. In another aspect isprovided any of the compositions disclosed herein, wherein the one ormore botulinum toxin type is selected from botulinum toxin type A,botulinum toxin type B, and botulinum toxin type E. In another aspect isprovided any of the compositions disclosed herein, wherein the one ormore botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type A. In another aspectis provided any of the compositions disclosed herein, wherein thebotulinum toxin type A is selected from onabotulinumtoxinA,abobotulinumtoxinA, incobotulinumtoxinA, prabotulinumtoxinA, anddaxibotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of thecompositions disclosed herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isonabotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of thecompositions disclosed herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isabobotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of thecompositions disclosed herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isincobotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of thecompositions disclosed herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isprabotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of thecompositions disclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxintype is botulinum toxin type B. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type Bis rimabotulinumtoxinB. In another aspect is provided any of thecompositions disclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxintype is botulinum toxin type C1. In another aspect is provided any ofthe compositions disclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinumtoxin type is botulinum toxin type C2. In another aspect is provided anyof the compositions disclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinumtoxin type is botulinum toxin type D. In another aspect is provided anyof the compositions disclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinumtoxin type is botulinum toxin type E. In another aspect is provided anyof the compositions disclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinumtoxin type E is EB-001A or EB-001T. In another aspect is provided any ofthe compositions disclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinumtoxin type E is EB-001A. In another aspect is provided any of thecompositions disclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxintype E is EB-001T. In another aspect is provided any of the compositionsdisclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type isbotulinum toxin type F. In another aspect is provided any of thecompositions disclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxintype is botulinum toxin type G. In another aspect is provided any of thecompositions disclosed herein, wherein the skin condition in the subjectis selected from one or more of luminosity, brightness, skin pore size,skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overall skinquality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on theface, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facialfolds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facialwrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midfacecontour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellarlines, correction of facila depressions, either due to injury orage-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, facialrhytides, and forehead wrinkles. In another aspect is provided any ofthe compositions disclosed herein, wherein the second composition isselected from onabotulinumtoxinA, abobotulinumtoxinA,incobotulinumtoxinA, prabotulinumtoxinA, EB-001A, and EB-001T and theskin condition in the subject is one or more of luminosity, brightness,skin pore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition,overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, finelines on the face, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate tosevere facial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate tosevere facial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines,age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volumedeficit, glabellar lines, correction of facila depressions, either dueto injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow'sfeet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles. In another aspect isprovided any of the compositions disclosed herein, wherein the secondcomposition is onabotulinumtoxinA, and the skin condition in the subjectis one or more of luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin porecount, sebum production, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelidlaxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on theface, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinklessuch as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such assmile lines or marionette lines, age-related midface contourdeficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines,correction of facila depressions, either due to injury or age-related,perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, facial rhytides, andforehead wrinkles.

In another aspect is provided a composition comprising a firstcomposition and a second composition for use in the treatment of a skincondition in a subject, wherein (a) the first composition comprising aSpongilla; and (b) the second composition one or more botulinum toxins.In another aspect is provided a combination comprising a firstcomposition and a second composition for use in the treatment of a skincondition in a subject, wherein (a) the first composition comprising aSpongilla lacustris; and (b) the second composition one or morebotulinum toxins. In another aspect is such compositions for use in thetreatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein the skin conditionin the subject is selected from one or more of luminosity, brightness,skin pore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition,overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, finelines on the face, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate tosevere facial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate tosevere facial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines,age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volumedeficit, glabellar lines, correction of facila depressions, either dueto injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow'sfeet, facial rhytides, forehead wrinkles, acne vulgaris, acne rosaceatype 1, acne rosacea type 2, psoriasis, hyperhidrosis, alopecia areata,androgenic alopecia, keloids, and hypertrophic scars, hidradenitissuppurativa, Raynaud phenomenon, post-herpetic neuralgia, Hailey-Haileydisease, IgA bullous dermatosis, epidermolysis bullosa SimplexWeber-Cockane, Darier disease, pachyonchia congenita, aquagenickeratoderma, notalgia paresthetic, pompholyx (dyshidrotic eczema),chromhidrosis and bromhidrosis, eccrine nevus, facial rhytides, atrophicacne scars, and melasma. In another aspect is such compositions for usein the treatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein the skincondition in the subject is selected from one or more of luminosity,brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebumcomposition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under theeye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids,moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds,moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionettelines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correctvolume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of facila depressions,either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures,crow's feet, facial rhytides, forehead wrinkles, acne vulgaris, acnerosacea type 1, acne rosacea type 2, psoriasis, hyperhidrosis, alopeciaareata, androgenic alopecia, keloids, and hypertrophic scars,hidradenitis suppurativa, Raynaud phenomenon, post-herpetic neuralgia,Hailey-Hailey disease, IgA bullous dermatosis, epidermolysis bullosaSimplex Weber-Cockane, Darier disease, pachyonchia congenita, aquagenickeratoderma, notalgia paresthetic, pompholyx (dyshidrotic eczema),chromhidrosis and bromhidrosis, eccrine nevus, facial rhytides, atrophicacne scars, and melasma. In another aspect is such compositions for usein the treatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein the secondcomposition comprises one or more botulinum toxin type selected frombotulinum toxin type A, botulinum toxin type B, botulinum toxin type C1,botulinum toxin type C2, botulinum toxin type D, botulinum toxin type E,botulinum toxin type F and botulinum toxin type G. In another aspect issuch compositions for use in the treatment of a skin condition in asubject, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type is selected frombotulinum toxin type A, botulinum toxin type B, and botulinum toxin typeE. In another aspect is such compositions for use in the treatment of askin condition in a subject, wherein the one or more botulinum toxintype is botulinum toxin type A. In another aspect is such compositionsfor use in the treatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein thebotulinum toxin type A is selected from onabotulinumtoxinA,abobotulinumtoxinA, incobotulinumtoxinA, prabotulinumtoxinA, anddaxibotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is such compositions for use inthe treatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein the botulinumtoxin type A is onabotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is suchcompositions for use in the treatment of a skin condition in a subject,wherein the botulinum toxin type A is abobotulinumtoxinA. In anotheraspect is such compositions for use in the treatment of a skin conditionin a subject, wherein the botulinum toxin type A is incobotulinumtoxinA.In another aspect is such compositions for use in the treatment of askin condition in a subject, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isprabotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is such compositions for use inthe treatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein the botulinumtoxin type A is daxibotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is suchcompositions for use in the treatment of a skin condition in a subject,wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type B.In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type B is rimabotulinumtoxinB.In another aspect is such compositions for use in the treatment of askin condition in a subject, wherein the one or more botulinum toxintype is botulinum toxin type C1. In another aspect is such compositionsfor use in the treatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein theone or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type C2. In anotheraspect is such compositions for use in the treatment of a skin conditionin a subject, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type is botulinumtoxin type D. In another aspect is such compositions for use in thetreatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein the one or morebotulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type E. In another aspect issuch compositions for use in the treatment of a skin condition in asubject, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type E is EB-001A orEB-001T. In another aspect is such compositions for use in the treatmentof a skin condition in a subject, wherein the one or more botulinumtoxin type E is EB-001A. In another aspect is such compositions for usein the treatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein the one ormore botulinum toxin type E is EB-001T. In another aspect is suchcompositions for use in the treatment of a skin condition in a subject,wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type F.In another aspect is such compositions for use in the treatment of askin condition in a subject, wherein the one or more botulinum toxintype is botulinum toxin type G. In another aspect is such compositionsfor use in the treatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein theskin condition in the subject is selected from a one or more ofluminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebumproduction, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, finelines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face,perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such asnasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile linesor marionette lines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsalhand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of faciladepressions, either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lipcommissures, crow's feet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles. Inanother aspect is such compositions for use in the treatment of a skincondition in a subject, wherein the skin condition in the subject isacne vulgaris. In another aspect is provided any of the compositionsdisclosed herein, wherein the skin condition in the subject is acnerosacea type 1. In another aspect is such compositions for use in thetreatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein the skin conditionin the subject is acne rosacea type 2. In another aspect is suchcompositions for use in the treatment of a skin condition in a subject,wherein the skin condition in the subject is psoriasis. In anotheraspect is such compositions for use in the treatment of a skin conditionin a subject, wherein the skin condition in the subject ishyperhidrosis. In another aspect is such compositions for use in thetreatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein the secondcomposition is selected from onabotulinumtoxinA, abobotulinumtoxinA,incobotulinumtoxinA, prabotulinumtoxinA, EB-001A, and EB-001T, and theskin condition in the subject is one or more of luminosity, brightness,skin pore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition,overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, finelines on the face, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate tosevere facial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate tosevere facial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines,age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volumedeficit, glabellar lines, correction of facila depressions, either dueto injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow'sfeet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles. In another aspect is suchcompositions for use in the treatment of a skin condition in a subject,wherein the second composition is onabotulinumtoxinA, and the skincondition in the subject is one or more of luminosity, brightness, skinpore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overallskin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on theface, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facialfolds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facialwrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midfacecontour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellarlines, correction of facila depressions, either due to injury orage-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, facialrhytides, and forehead wrinkles.

In another aspect is provided a composition for the manufacture of amedicament for the treatment of a skin condition in a subject, whereinthe composition comprises a first composition and a second compositionwherein (a) the first composition comprising a Spongilla; and (b) thesecond composition one or more botulinum toxins. In another aspect isprovided a composition for the manufacture of a medicament for thetreatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein the compositioncomprises a first composition and a second composition wherein (a) thefirst composition comprising a Spongilla lacustris; and (b) the secondcomposition one or more botulinum toxins. a composition for themanufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a skin condition in asubject, wherein the skin condition in the subject is selected from oneor more of luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count,sebum production, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelidlaxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on theface, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinklessuch as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such assmile lines or marionette lines, age-related midface contourdeficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines,correction of facila depressions, either due to injury or age-related,perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, facial rhytides,forehead wrinkles, acne vulgaris, acne rosacea type 1, acne rosacea type2, psoriasis, hyperhidrosis, alopecia areata, androgenic alopecia,keloids, and hypertrophic scars, hidradenitis suppurativa, Raynaudphenomenon, post-herpetic neuralgia, Hailey-Hailey disease, IgA bullousdermatosis, epidermolysis bullosa Simplex Weber-Cockane, Darier disease,pachyonchia congenita, aquagenic keratoderma, notalgia paresthetic,pompholyx (dyshidrotic eczema), chromhidrosis and bromhidrosis, eccrinenevus, facial rhytides, atrophic acne scars, and melasma. In anotheraspect is provided a composition for the manufacture of a medicament forthe treatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein the skincondition in the subject is selected from one or more of luminosity,brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebumcomposition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under theeye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids,moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds,moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionettelines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correctvolume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of facila depressions,either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures,crow's feet, facial rhytides, forehead wrinkles, acne vulgaris, acnerosacea type 1, acne rosacea type 2, psoriasis, hyperhidrosis, alopeciaareata, androgenic alopecia, keloids, and hypertrophic scars,hidradenitis suppurativa, Raynaud phenomenon, post-herpetic neuralgia,Hailey-Hailey disease, IgA bullous dermatosis, epidermolysis bullosaSimplex Weber-Cockane, Darier disease, pachyonchia congenita, aquagenickeratoderma, notalgia paresthetic, pompholyx (dyshidrotic eczema),chromhidrosis and bromhidrosis, eccrine nevus, facial rhytides, atrophicacne scars, and melasma. In another aspect is provided a composition forthe manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a skin condition ina subject, wherein the skin condition in the subject is selected fromone or more of luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count,sebum production, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelidlaxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on theface, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinklessuch as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such assmile lines or marionette lines, age-related midface contourdeficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines,correction of facila depressions, either due to injury or age-related,perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, facial rhytides,forehead wrinkles, acne vulgaris, acne rosacea type 1, acne rosacea type2, psoriasis, hyperhidrosis, alopecia areata, androgenic alopecia,keloids, and hypertrophic scars, hidradenitis suppurativa, Raynaudphenomenon, post-herpetic neuralgia, Hailey-Hailey disease, IgA bullousdermatosis, epidermolysis bullosa Simplex Weber-Cockane, Darier disease,pachyonchia congenita, aquagenic keratoderma, notalgia paresthetic,pompholyx (dyshidrotic eczema), chromhidrosis and bromhidrosis, eccrinenevus, facial rhytides, atrophic acne scars, and melasma. In anotheraspect is provided a composition for the manufacture of a medicament forthe treatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein the secondcomposition comprises one or more botulinum toxin type selected frombotulinum toxin type A, botulinum toxin type B, botulinum toxin type C1,botulinum toxin type C2, botulinum toxin type D, botulinum toxin type E,botulinum toxin type F and botulinum toxin type G. In another aspect isprovided a composition for the manufacture of a medicament for thetreatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein the one or morebotulinum toxin type is selected from botulinum toxin type A, botulinumtoxin type B, and botulinum toxin type E. In another aspect is provideda composition for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of askin condition in a subject, wherein the one or more botulinum toxintype is botulinum toxin type A. In another aspect is provided acomposition for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of askin condition in a subject, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isselected from onabotulinumtoxinA, abobotulinumtoxinA,incobotulinumtoxinA, prabotulinumtoxinA, and daxibotulinumtoxinA. Inanother aspect is provided a composition for the manufacture of amedicament for the treatment of a skin condition in a subject, whereinthe botulinum toxin type A is onabotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect isprovided a composition for the manufacture of a medicament for thetreatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein the botulinum toxintype A is abobotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided acomposition for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of askin condition in a subject, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isincobotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided a composition for themanufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a skin condition in asubject, wherein the botulinum toxin type A is prabotulinumtoxinA. Inanother aspect is provided a composition for the manufacture of amedicament for the treatment of a skin condition in a subject, whereinthe botulinum toxin type A is daxibotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect isprovided a composition for the manufacture of a medicament for thetreatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein the one or morebotulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type B. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the one or morebotulinum toxin type B is rimabotulinumtoxinB. In another aspect isprovided a composition for the manufacture of a medicament for thetreatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein the one or morebotulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type C1. In another aspect isprovided a composition for the manufacture of a medicament for thetreatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein the one or morebotulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type C2. In another aspect isprovided a composition for the manufacture of a medicament for thetreatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein the one or morebotulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type D. In another aspect isprovided a composition for the manufacture of a medicament for thetreatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein the one or morebotulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type E. In another aspect isprovided a composition for the manufacture of a medicament for thetreatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein the one or morebotulinum toxin type E is EB-001A or EB-001T. In another aspect isprovided a composition for the manufacture of a medicament for thetreatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein the one or morebotulinum toxin type E is EB-001A. In another aspect is provided acomposition for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of askin condition in a subject, wherein the one or more botulinum toxintype E is EB-001T. In another aspect is provided a composition for themanufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a skin condition in asubject, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxintype F. In another aspect is provided a composition for the manufactureof a medicament for the treatment of a skin condition in a subject,wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type G.In another aspect is provided a composition for the manufacture of amedicament for the treatment of a skin condition in a subject, whereinthe skin condition in the subject is selected from one or more ofluminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebumproduction, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, finelines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face,perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such asnasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile linesor marionette lines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsalhand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of faciladepressions, either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lipcommissures, crow's feet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles. Inanother aspect is provided a composition for the manufacture of amedicament for the treatment of a skin condition in a subject, whereinthe skin condition in the subject is acne vulgaris. In another aspect isprovided a composition for the manufacture of a medicament for thetreatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein the skin conditionin the subject is acne rosacea type 1. In another aspect is provided acomposition for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of askin condition in a subject, wherein the skin condition in the subjectis acne rosacea type 2. In another aspect is provided a composition forthe manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a skin condition ina subject, wherein the skin condition in the subject is psoriasis. Inanother aspect is provided a composition for the manufacture of amedicament for the treatment of a skin condition in a subject, whereinthe skin condition in the subject is hyperhidrosis. In another aspect isprovided a composition for the manufacture of a medicament for thetreatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein the secondcomposition is selected from onabotulinumtoxinA, abobotulinumtoxinA,incobotulinumtoxinA, prabotulinumtoxinA, EB-001A, and EB-001T, and theskin condition in the subject is one or more of luminosity, brightness,skin pore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition,overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, finelines on the face, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate tosevere facial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate tosevere facial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines,age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volumedeficit, glabellar lines, correction of facila depressions, either dueto injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow'sfeet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles. In another aspect isprovided a composition for the manufacture of a medicament for thetreatment of a skin condition in a subject, wherein the secondcomposition is onabotulinumtoxinA, and the skin condition in the subjectis one or more of luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin porecount, sebum production, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelidlaxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on theface, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinklessuch as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such assmile lines or marionette lines, age-related midface contourdeficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines,correction of facila depressions, either due to injury or age-related,perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, facial rhytides, andforehead wrinkles.

In another aspect is provided a method of treating one or more ofluminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebumproduction, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, finelines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face,perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such asnasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile linesor marionette lines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsalhand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of faciladepressions, either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lipcommissures, crow's feet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles in asubject, comprising applying to the skin of the subject a firstcomposition comprising Spongilla, and a second composition comprisingone or more botulinum toxins. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein for treating the one or more of luminosity,brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebumcomposition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under theeye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids,moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds,moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionettelines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correctvolume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of facila depressions,either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures,crow's feet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles, wherein the secondcomposition comprises one or more botulinum toxin type selected frombotulinum toxin type A, botulinum toxin type B, botulinum toxin type C1,botulinum toxin type C2, botulinum toxin type D, botulinum toxin type E,botulinum toxin type F and botulinum toxin type G. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein for treating one or more ofluminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebumproduction, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, finelines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face,perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such asnasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile linesor marionette lines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsalhand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of faciladepressions, either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lipcommissures, crow's feet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles,wherein the second composition comprises one or more botulinum toxintype selected from botulinum toxin type A. In another aspect is providedany of the methods disclosed herein for treating one or more ofluminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebumproduction, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, finelines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face,perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such asnasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile linesor marionette lines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsalhand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of faciladepressions, either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lipcommissures, crow's feet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles,wherein the botulinum toxin type A is onabotulinumtoxinA. In anotheraspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein for treating oneor more of luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count,sebum production, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelidlaxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on theface, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinklessuch as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such assmile lines or marionette lines, age-related midface contourdeficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines,correction of facila depressions, either due to injury or age-related,perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, facial rhytides, andforehead wrinkles, wherein the subject experiences at least a one-gradeimprovement or at least a measurable improvement in the skin conditionfollowing treatment compared to the subject's skin condition prior totreatment. Such improvement can be measured or determined as describedherein or according to any suitable method. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein for treating one or more ofluminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebumproduction, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, finelines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face,perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such asnasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile linesor marionette lines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsalhand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of faciladepressions, either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lipcommissures, crow's feet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles,wherein the subject experiences at least a two-grade improvement in thescore following treatment compared to the subject's score prior totreatment. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein for treating one or more of luminosity, brightness, skin poresize, skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overall skinquality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on theface, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facialfolds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facialwrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midfacecontour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellarlines, correction of facila depressions, either due to injury orage-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, facialrhytides, and forehead wrinkles, wherein the subject experiences atleast a three-grade improvement in the score following treatmentcompared to the subject's score prior to treatment. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein for treating one or more ofluminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebumproduction, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, finelines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face,perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such asnasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile linesor marionette lines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsalhand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of faciladepressions, either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lipcommissures, crow's feet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles,wherein the subject experiences a greater than 10% improvement (e.g., areduction in condition or an increase in a positive outcome) followingtreatment compared to the subject's -measured condition prior totreatment. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein for treating one or more of luminosity, brightness, skin poresize, skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overall skinquality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on theface, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facialfolds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facialwrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midfacecontour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellarlines, correction of facila depressions, either due to injury orage-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, facialrhytides, and forehead wrinkles, wherein the subject experiences agreater than 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, or 95% improvementfollowing treatment compared to the subject's measured condition priorto treatment. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein for treating one or more of luminosity, brightness, skin poresize, skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overall skinquality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on theface, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facialfolds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facialwrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midfacecontour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellarlines, correction of facila depressions, either due to injury orage-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, facialrhytides, and forehead wrinkles, wherein the subject is treated once permonth, twice per month, three times per month, four times per month,five times per month, six times per month, 7 times per month, 8 timesper month, 9 times per month, 10 times per month, 11 times per month, 12times per month, 13 times per month, 14 times per month, 15 times permonth, 16 times per month, 17 times per month, 18 times per month, 19times per month, 20 times per month, 21 times per month, 22 times permonth, or 24 times per month. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein for treating one or more of luminosity,brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebumcomposition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under theeye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids,moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds,moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionettelines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correctvolume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of facila depressions,either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures,crow's feet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles, wherein the subjectis treated twice per month. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein for treating one or more of luminosity,brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebumcomposition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under theeye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids,moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds,moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionettelines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correctvolume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of facila depressions,either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures,crow's feet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles, wherein the subjectis treated three times per month. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein for treating one or more of luminosity,brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebumcomposition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under theeye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids,moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds,moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionettelines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correctvolume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of facila depressions,either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures,crow's feet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles, wherein the subjectis treated once per week. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein for treating one or more of luminosity,brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebumcomposition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under theeye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids,moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds,moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionettelines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correctvolume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of facila depressions,either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures,crow's feet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles, wherein the subjectis at least 18 years old. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein for treating hyperhidrosis, wherein the subjectis treated once per month, or once every two months, or once every threemonths, or once every four months, or once every five months, or onceevery six months, or once every seven months, or once every eightmonths, or once every nine months, or once every 10 months, or onceevery 11 months, or once every 12 months. In another aspect is providedany of the methods disclosed herein for treating one or more ofluminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebumproduction, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, finelines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face,perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such asnasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile linesor marionette lines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsalhand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of faciladepressions, either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lipcommissures, crow's feet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles,wherein the subject is treated once per month. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein for treating one or more ofluminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebumproduction, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, finelines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face,perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such asnasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile linesor marionette lines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsalhand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of faciladepressions, either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lipcommissures, crow's feet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles,wherein the subject is treated once every two months. In another aspectis provided any of the methods disclosed herein for treating one or moreof luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebumproduction, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, finelines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face,perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such asnasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile linesor marionette lines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsalhand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of faciladepressions, either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lipcommissures, crow's feet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles,wherein the subject is treated once every three months. In anotheraspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein for treating oneor more of luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count,sebum production, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelidlaxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on theface, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinklessuch as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such assmile lines or marionette lines, age-related midface contourdeficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines,correction of facila depressions, either due to injury or age-related,perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, facial rhytides, andforehead wrinkles, wherein the subject is treated once every fourmonths. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein for treating one or more of luminosity, brightness, skin poresize, skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overall skinquality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on theface, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facialfolds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facialwrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midfacecontour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellarlines, correction of facila depressions, either due to injury orage-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, facialrhytides, and forehead wrinkles, wherein the subject is treated onceevery five months. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein for treating one or more of luminosity, brightness,skin pore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition,overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, finelines on the face, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate tosevere facial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate tosevere facial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines,age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volumedeficit, glabellar lines, correction of facila depressions, either dueto injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow'sfeet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles, wherein the subject istreated once every six months. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein for treating one or more of luminosity,brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebumcomposition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under theeye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids,moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds,moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionettelines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correctvolume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of facila depressions,either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures,crow's feet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles, wherein the subjectis treated once every seven months. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein for treating one or more of luminosity,brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebumcomposition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under theeye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids,moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds,moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionettelines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correctvolume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of facila depressions,either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures,crow's feet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles, wherein the subjectis treated once every eight months. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein for treating one or more of luminosity,brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebumcomposition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under theeye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids,moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds,moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionettelines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correctvolume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of facila depressions,either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures,crow's feet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles, wherein the subjectis treated once every nine months. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein for treating one or more of luminosity,brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebumcomposition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under theeye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids,moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds,moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionettelines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correctvolume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of facila depressions,either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures,crow's feet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles, wherein the subjectis treated once every 10 months. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein for treating one or more of luminosity,brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebumcomposition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under theeye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids,moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds,moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionettelines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correctvolume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of facila depressions,either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures,crow's feet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles, wherein the subjectis treated once every 11 months. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein for treating one or more of luminosity,brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebumcomposition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under theeye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids,moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds,moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionettelines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correctvolume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of facila depressions,either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures,crow's feet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles, wherein the subjectis treated once every 12 months. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein for treating one or more of luminosity,brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebumcomposition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under theeye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids,moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds,moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionettelines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correctvolume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of facila depressions,either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures,crow's feet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles.

In another aspect is provided a method of treating hyperhidrosis in asubject, comprising applying to the skin of the subject a firstcomposition comprising Spongilla, and a second composition comprisingone or more botulinum toxins. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein for treating hyperhidrosis, wherein the secondcomposition comprises one or more botulinum toxin type selected frombotulinum toxin type A, botulinum toxin type B, botulinum toxin type C1,botulinum toxin type C2, botulinum toxin type D, botulinum toxin type E,botulinum toxin type F and botulinum toxin type G. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein for treating hyperhidrosis,wherein the second composition comprises one or more botulinum toxintype selected from botulinum toxin type A. In another aspect is providedany of the methods disclosed herein for treating hyperhidrosis, whereinthe botulinum toxin type A is onabotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein for treating hyperhidrosis,wherein the subject experiences at least a at least a 4-pointimprovement from baseline in the weekly mean Axillary Sweating DailyDiary (ASDD) item #2 score compared to the subject's ASDD score prior totreatment. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein for treating hyperhidrosis, wherein the subject experiences atleast a at least a 4-point improvement from baseline in the weekly meanAxillary Sweating Daily Diary (ASDD) item #2 score at week fourfollowing treatment compared to the subject's ASDD score prior totreatment In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein for treating hyperhidrosis, wherein the subject experiences atleast a two-grade improvement in the ASDD score following treatmentcompared to the subject's ASDD score prior to treatment. In anotheraspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein for treatinghyperhidrosis, wherein the subject experiences at least a three-gradeimprovement in the ASDD score following treatment compared to thesubject's ASDD score prior to treatment. In another aspect is providedany of the methods disclosed herein for treating hyperhidrosis, whereinthe subject experiences a greater than 10% reduction ingravimetrically-measured sweat production following treatment comparedto the subject's gravimetrically-measured sweat production prior totreatment. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein for treating hyperhidrosis, wherein the subject experiences agreater than 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, or 95% reduction ingravimetrically-measured sweat production following treatment comparedto the subject's gravimetrically-measured sweat production prior totreatment. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein for treating hyperhidrosis, wherein the subject experiences agreater than 30% reduction in gravimetrically-measured sweat productionfollowing treatment compared to the subject's gravimetrically-measuredsweat production prior to treatment. In another aspect is provided anyof the methods disclosed herein for treating hyperhidrosis, wherein thesubject experiences a greater than 40% reduction ingravimetrically-measured sweat production following treatment comparedto the subject's gravimetrically-measured sweat production prior totreatment. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein for treating hyperhidrosis, wherein the subject experiences agreater than 50% reduction in gravimetrically-measured sweat productionfollowing treatment compared to the subject's gravimetrically-measuredsweat production prior to treatment. In another aspect is provided anyof the methods disclosed herein for treating hyperhidrosis, wherein thesubject experiences a greater than 60% reduction ingravimetrically-measured sweat production following treatment comparedto the subject's gravimetrically-measured sweat production prior totreatment. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein for treating hyperhidrosis, wherein the subject experiences agreater than 70% reduction in gravimetrically-measured sweat productionfollowing treatment compared to the subject's gravimetrically-measuredsweat production prior to treatment. In another aspect is provided anyof the methods disclosed herein for treating hyperhidrosis, wherein thesubject experiences a greater than 80% reduction ingravimetrically-measured sweat production following treatment comparedto the subject's gravimetrically-measured sweat production prior totreatment. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein for treating hyperhidrosis, wherein the subject experiences agreater than 90% reduction in gravimetrically-measured sweat productionfollowing treatment compared to the subject's gravimetrically-measuredsweat production prior to treatment. In another aspect is provided anyof the methods disclosed herein for treating hyperhidrosis, wherein thesubject experiences a greater than 95% reduction ingravimetrically-measured sweat production following treatment comparedto the subject's gravimetrically-measured sweat production prior totreatment. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein for treating hyperhidrosis, wherein the subject is treated onceper month, twice per month, three times per month, four times per month,five times per month, six times per month, 7 times per month, 8 timesper month, 9 times per month, 10 times per month, 11 times per month, 12times per month, 13 times per month, 14 times per month, 15 times permonth, 16 times per month, 17 times per month, 18 times per month, 19times per month, 20 times per month, 21 times per month, 22 times permonth, or 24 times per month. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein for treating hyperhidrosis, wherein the subjectis treated twice per month. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein for treating hyperhidrosis, wherein the subjectis treated three times per month. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein for treating hyperhidrosis, wherein thesubject is treated once per week. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein for treating hyperhidrosis, wherein thesubject is at least 18 years old. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein for treating hyperhidrosis, wherein thesubject is treated once per month, or once every two months, or onceevery three months, or once every four months, or once every fivemonths, or once every six months, or once every seven months, or onceevery eight months, or once every nine months, or once every 10 months,or once every 11 months, or once every 12 months. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein for treating hyperhidrosis,wherein the subject is treated once per month. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein for treating hyperhidrosis,wherein the subject is treated once every two months. In another aspectis provided any of the methods disclosed herein for treatinghyperhidrosis, wherein the subject is treated once every three months.In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein fortreating hyperhidrosis, wherein the subject is treated once every fourmonths. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein for treating hyperhidrosis, wherein the subject is treated onceevery five months. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein for treating hyperhidrosis, wherein the subject istreated once every six months. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein for treating hyperhidrosis, wherein the subjectis treated once every seven months. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein for treating hyperhidrosis, wherein thesubject is treated once every eight months. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein for treating hyperhidrosis,wherein the subject is treated once every nine months. In another aspectis provided any of the methods disclosed herein for treatinghyperhidrosis, wherein the subject is treated once every 10 months. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein fortreating hyperhidrosis, wherein the subject is treated once every 11months. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein for treating hyperhidrosis, wherein the subject is treated onceevery 12 months. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein for treating hyperhidrosis, wherein the subject suffersfrom primary axillary hyperhidrosis.

In another aspect is provided any of the methods, compositions,compositions for use, and kits disclosed herein wherein the percentageof treated subjects having gravimetric sweat production of ≤50 mg peraxilla at 4 weeks following the application of the compositioncomprising Spongilla and the composition comprising one or morebotulinum toxins is about 10% of subjects, about 15% of subjects, about20% of subjects, about 25% of subjects, about 30% of subjects, about 35%of subjects, about 40% of subjects, about 45% of subjects, about 50% ofsubjects, about 55% of subjects, about 60% of subjects, about 65% ofsubjects, about 70% of subjects, about 75% of subjects, about 80% ofsubjects, about 85% of subjects, about 90% of subjects, about 95% ofsubjects, or about 99% of subjects.

In another aspect is provided any of the methods, compositions,compositions for use, and kits, wherein the second composition comprisesone or more botulinum toxin type selected from botulinum toxin type A,botulinum toxin type B, botulinum toxin type C1, botulinum toxin typeC2, botulinum toxin type D, botulinum toxin type E, botulinum toxin typeF and botulinum toxin type G. In another aspect is provided any of themethods, compositions, compositions for use, and kits, wherein thesecond composition comprises one or more botulinum toxin type selectedfrom botulinum toxin type A. In another aspect is provided any of themethods, compositions, compositions for use, and kits, wherein thebotulinum toxin type A is onabotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods, compositions, compositions for use, andkits, wherein the subject is treated once per month, twice per month,three times per month, four times per month, five times per month, sixtimes per month, 7 times per month, 8 times per month, 9 times permonth, 10 times per month, 11 times per month, 12 times per month, 13times per month, 14 times per month, 15 times per month, 16 times permonth, 17 times per month, 18 times per month, 19 times per month, 20times per month, 21 times per month, 22 times per month, or 24 times permonth. In another aspect is provided any of the methods, compositions,compositions for use, and kits, wherein the subject is treated twice permonth. In another aspect is provided any of the methods, compositions,compositions for use, and kits, wherein the subject is treated threetimes per month. In another aspect is provided any of the methods,compositions, compositions for use, and kits, wherein the subject istreated once per week. In another aspect is provided any of the methods,compositions, compositions for use, and kits, wherein the subject is atleast 18 years old. In another aspect is provided any of the methods,compositions, compositions for use, and kits, wherein the subject istreated once per month, or once every two months, or once every threemonths, or once every four months, or once every five months, or onceevery six months, or once every seven months, or once every eightmonths, or once every nine months, or once every 10 months, or onceevery 11 months, or once every 12 months. In another aspect is providedany of the methods, compositions, compositions for use, and kits,wherein the subject is treated once per month. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods, compositions, compositions for use, andkits, wherein the subject is treated once every two months. In anotheraspect is provided any of the methods, compositions, compositions foruse, and kits, wherein the subject is treated once every three months.In another aspect is provided any of the methods, compositions,compositions for use, and kits, wherein the subject is treated onceevery four months. In another aspect is provided any of methods,compositions, compositions for use, and kits, wherein the subject istreated once every five months. In another aspect is provided any of themethods, compositions, compositions for use, and kits, wherein thesubject is treated once every six months. In another aspect is providedany of the methods, compositions, compositions for use, and kits,wherein the subject is treated once every seven months. In anotheraspect is provided any of methods, compositions, compositions for use,and kits, wherein the subject is treated once every eight months. Inanother aspect is provided any of methods, compositions, compositionsfor use, and kits, wherein the subj ect is treated once every ninemonths. In another aspect is provided any of the methods, compositions,compositions for use, and kits, wherein the subject is treated onceevery 10 months. In another aspect is provided any of the methods,compositions, compositions for use, and kits, wherein the subject istreated once every 11 months. In another aspect is provided any of themethods, compositions, compositions for use, and kits, wherein thesubject is treated once every 12 months. In another aspect is providedany of the methods, compositions, compositions for use, and kits,wherein the subject suffers from and/or seeks to improve one or moreluminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebumproduction, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, finelines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face,perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such asnasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile linesor marionette lines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsalhand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of faciladepressions, either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lipcommissures, crow's feet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles.

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein fortreating one or more of luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skinpore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overall skin quality,eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxityon the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds andwrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinklessuch as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midface contourdeficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines,correction of facila depressions, either due to injury or age-related,perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, facial rhytides, andforehead wrinkles, wherein the first composition comprises from about0.25 grams to about 10 grams Spongilla. In another aspect is providedany of the methods disclosed herein for treating one or more ofluminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebumproduction, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, finelines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face,perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such asnasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile linesor marionette lines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsalhand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of faciladepressions, either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lipcommissures, crow's feet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles,wherein the composition comprises Spongilla and hydrogen peroxidesolution. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the hydrogen peroxide solution comprises about 3%hydrogen peroxide. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the first composition comprises about 2 gramsof Spongilla and about 6 mL of 3% hydrogen peroxide or about 6 mL ofsaline.

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the first composition comprises Spongilla in the form of apowder. Materials comprising Spongilla may be prepared in powdered formhaving particles of substantially the same size, using techniques knownto those having ordinary skill in the art, such as grinding and sieving.In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the Spongilla is in the form of a powder comprising particlesthat are substantially uniform in size. In another aspect is providedany of the methods disclosed herein, wherein not less than about 50% ofthe particles comprising the Spongilla powder pass through a US 70-meshscreen. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein not less than about 60%, or about 70%, or about 75%, orabout 80%, or about 85%, or about 90%, or about 95%, or about 96%, orabout 97%, or about 98%, or about 99% of the particles comprising theSpongilla powder pass through a US 70-mesh screen. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein not less thanabout 95%, or about 96%, or about 97%, or about 98%, or about 99% of theparticles comprising the Spongilla powder pass through a US 70-meshscreen. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein not less than about 95% of the particles comprising theSpongilla powder pass through a US 70-mesh screen. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein not less thanabout 96% of the particles comprising the Spongilla powder pass througha US 70-mesh screen. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein not less than about 97% of the particlescomprising the Spongilla powder pass through a US 70-mesh screen. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, whereinnot less than about 98% of the particles comprising the Spongilla powderpass through a US 70-mesh screen. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein, wherein not less than about 99% of theparticles comprising the Spongilla powder pass through a US 70-meshscreen. The particles of Spongilla may be manufactured or produced fromSpongilla materials that are harvested by procedures known to those ofordinary skill in the art, such as determining the appropriate harvestperiod, removal of foreign materials, drying, milling and grinding usingequipment known to those of ordinary skill in the art.

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the particles comprising the Spongilla powder have an averagelength of from about 50 μm to about 500 μm. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the particlescomprising the Spongilla powder have an average length of from about 50μm to about 400 μm, or from about 50 μm to about 350 μm, or from about50 μm to about 300 μm, or from about 50 μm to about 250 μm, or fromabout 50 μm to about 200 μm, or from about 75 μm to about 500 μm, orfrom about 75 μm to about 450 μm, or from about 80 μm to about 450 μm,or from about 80 μm to about 400 μm, or from about 85 μm to about 450μm, or from about 85 μm to about 400 μm, or from about 90 μm to about450 μm, or from about 90 μm to about 400 μm, or from about 90 μm toabout 350 μm, or from about 100 μm to about 450 μm, or from about 100 μmto about 400 μm, or from about 100 μm to about 350 μm, or from about 100μm to about 300 μm, or from about 100 μm to about 250 μm, or from about100 μm to about 200 μm, or from about 150 μm to about 500 μm, or fromabout 150 μm to about 450 μm, or from about 150 μm to about 400 μm, orfrom about 150 μm to about 350 μm, or from about 150 μm to about 350 μm,or from about 150 μm to about 300 μm, or from about 150 μm to about 250μm, or from about 150 μm to about 200 μm, or from about 175 μm to about450 μm, or from about 175 μm to about 400 μm, or from about 175 μm toabout 350 μm, or from about 175 μm to about 300 μm, or from about 175 μmto about 250 μm, or from about 175 μm to about 200 μm. In another aspectis provided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the particlescomprising the Spongilla powder have an average length of about 50 μm,or about 75 μm, or about 80 μm, or about 85 μm, or about 90 μm, or about100 μm, or about 125 μm, or about 150 μm, or about 175 μm, or about 200μm, or about 225 μm, or about 250 μm, or about 300 μm, or about 350 μm,or about 400 μm, or about 450 μm, or about 500 μm. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the particlescomprising the Spongilla powder have an average length of about 200 μm.The particles comprising the Spongilla powder may be manufactured orproduced from Spongilla materials that are harvested by procedures knownto those of ordinary skill in the art, such as milling and grindingusing equipment known to those of ordinary skill in the art. The averagelength of particles comprising the Spongilla powder may be measuredusing analytical methods known to those of ordinary skill in the art,such as, for example, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and sieveanalysis. Sieve analysis may also be used to determine the particle sizedistribution of the particles comprising the Spongilla powder.

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the particles comprising the Spongilla powder have an averagediameter of from about 5 μm to about 50 μm. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the particlescomprising the Spongilla powder have an average diameter of from about 5μm to about 45 μm, or from about 5 μm to about 40 μm, from about 5 μm toabout 35 μm, from about 5 μm to about 30 μm, from about 5 μm to about 25μm, from about 5 μm to about 20 μm, from about 10 μm to about 50 μm,from about 10 μm to about 45 μm, from about 10 μm to about 40 μm, fromabout 10 μm to about 35 μm, from about 10 μm to about 30 μm, from about10 μm to about 25 μm, from about 10 μm to about 20 μm. In another aspectis provided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the particlescomprising the Spongilla powder have an average diameter of about 5 μm,or about 10 μm, or about 15 μm, or about 20 μm, or about 25 μm, or about30 μm, or about 35 μm, or about 40 μm, or about 45 μm, or about 50 μm.The particles comprising the Spongilla powder may be manufactured orproduced from Spongilla materials that are harvested by procedures knownto those of ordinary skill in the art, such as milling and grindingusing equipment known to those of ordinary skill in the art. The averagediameter of particles comprising the Spongilla powder may be measuredusing analytical methods known to those of ordinary skill in the art,such as, for example, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and sieveanalysis. Sieve analysis may also be used to determine the particle sizedistribution of the particles comprising the Spongilla powder

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the particles comprising the Spongilla powder have an aspectratio of from about 1 to about 100. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein, wherein the particles comprising theSpongilla powder have an aspect ratio of from about 1 to about 75, orfrom about 1 to about 50, or from about 1 to about 25, or from about 1to about 20, or from about 1 to about 15, or from about 5 to about 100,or from about 5 to about 75, or from about 5 to about 50, or from about5 to about 40, or from about 5 to about 35, or from about 5 to about 30,or from about 5 to about 25, or from about 5 to about 20, or from about5 to about 15, or from about 7 to about 50, or from about 7 to about 45,or from about 7 to about 40, or from about 7 to about 35, or from about7 to about 30, or from about 7 to about 25, or from about 10 to about50, or from about 10 to about 45, or from about 10 to about 40, or fromabout 10 to about 35, or from about 10 to about 30, or from about 10 toabout 25, from about 10 to about 20, or from about 10 to about 15. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, whereinthe particles comprising the Spongilla powder have an aspect ratio ofabout 5, or about 6, or about 7, or about 8, or about 9, or about 10, orabout 11, or about 12, or about 13, or about 14, or about 15, or about16, or about 17, or about 18, or about 19, or about 20, or about 21, orabout 22, or about 23, or about 24, or about 25, or about 26, or about27, or about 28, or about 29, or about 30, or about 35, or about 40, orabout 45, or about 50, or about 75, or about 100. The particlescomprising the Spongillapowder may be manufactured or produced fromSpongilla materials that are harvested by procedures known to those ofordinary skill in the art, such as milling and grinding using equipmentknown to those of ordinary skill in the art. The aspect ratio ofparticles comprising the Spongilla powder may be measured usinganalytical methods known to those of ordinary skill in the art, such as,for example, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and sieve analysis.Sieve analysis may also be used to determine the particle sizedistribution of the particles comprising the Spongilla powder

Materials comprising Spongilla may be processed and dried, usingtechniques known to those having ordinary skill in the art, such as theuse of drying ovens, to provide materials having a desired residualmoisture content. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla hasa residual moisture content of not more than about 20%. In anotheraspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein thefirst composition has a residual moisture content of not more than about15%, or not more than about 10%, or not more than about 9%, or not morethan about 8%, or not more than about 7%, or not more than about 6%, ornot more than about 5%, or not more than about 4%, or not more thanabout 3%, or not more than about 2%, or not more than 1%. In anotheraspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein thefirst composition has a residual moisture content of not more than about5%. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the first composition has a residual moisture content of notmore than about 4%. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the first composition has a residual moisturecontent of not more than about 3%. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has aresidual moisture content of not more than about 2%. In another aspectis provided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition has a residual moisture content of not more than about 1%.The moisture content of the Spongilla materials can be reduced byheating the raw Spongilla materials using methods known to those ofordinary skill in the art, such as by open-air drying, or by use of aconventional oven dryer or a vacuum dryer, using equipment known tothose of ordinary skill in the art. For example, raw Spongilla materialsmay be placed into a tray and heated in a drying oven at a temperaturerange from about 30° C. to about 200° C., for example to about 70° C.,for a period of time necessary to reduce the residual moisture contentto the desired level. The level of residual moisture of the materialsmay be measured using methods known to those of ordinary skill in theart such as those described in the United States Pharmacopeia methodsUSP <731> (Loss on Drying) and USP <921> (Water Determination).

Materials comprising Spongilla may be treated in order to reduce thebioburden, such as aerobic and anaerobic microbes, yeast and mold,Coliform bacteria, Salmonella, pseudomonas aeruginosa, andStaphylococcus aureus, of the materials prior to their packaging anduse, such as by use of heat treatment or irradiation, such as the use ofgamma irradiation.

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the first composition has a combined aerobic and anaerobicmicrobial content of not more than about 25×10⁴ colony-forming units pergram (CFU/g). In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition has a combined aerobic andanaerobic microbial content of not more than about 10×10⁴ CFU/g, or notmore than about 5×10⁴ CFU/g, or not more than about 1×10⁴ CFU/g, or notmore than about 5×10³ CFU/g, or not more than about 1×10³ CFU/g, or notmore than about 10,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 7,500 CFU/g, or notmore than about 5,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 2,500 CFU/g, or notmore than about 2,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 1,500 CFU/g, or notmore than about 1,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 750 CFU/g, or notmore than about 500 CFU/g, or not more than about 250 CFU/g, or not morethan about 200 CFU/g, or not more than about 150 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 100 CFU/g, or not more than about 75 CFU/g, or not more than about50 CFU/g, or not more than about 25 CFU/g, or not more than about 15CFU/g, or not more than about 10 CFU/g, or not more than about 5 CFU/g,or not more than about 1 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has a combinedaerobic and anaerobic microbial content of not more than about 1,000CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition has a combined aerobic andanaerobic microbial content of not more than about 750 CFU/g. In anotheraspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein thefirst composition has a combined aerobic and anaerobic microbial contentof not more than about 500 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has acombined aerobic and anaerobic microbial content of not more than about250 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition has a combined aerobic andanaerobic microbial content of not more than about 200 CFU/g. In anotheraspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein thefirst composition has a combined aerobic and anaerobic microbial contentof not more than about 150 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has acombined aerobic and anaerobic microbial content of not more than about100 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition has a combined aerobic andanaerobic microbial content of not more than about 75 CFU/g. In anotheraspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein thefirst composition has a combined aerobic and anaerobic microbial contentof not more than about 50 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has acombined aerobic and anaerobic microbial content of not more than about25 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition has a combined aerobic andanaerobic microbial content of not more than about 20 CFU/g. In anotheraspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein thefirst composition has a combined aerobic and anaerobic microbial contentof not more than about 10 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has acombined aerobic and anaerobic microbial content of not more than about1 CFU/g. The combined aerobic and anaerobic microbial content of theSpongilla materials may be reduced by physical or chemical methods knownto those of ordinary skill in the art, such as physical treatment of thematerials with heat in the form of steam or dry heat, or chemicaltreatment in the form of exposure to ethylene oxide gas or treatment byionizing radiation for a sufficient amount of time to reduce themicrobial content to the desired levels. The combined aerobic andanaerobic microbial content of the Spongilla materials may be measuredby methods known to those of ordinary skill in the art, such as thosedescribed in the United States Pharmacopeia method USP <61> (MicrobialEnumeration Tests).

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla has a combined yeastand mold content of not more than about 25×10⁴ colony-forming units pergram (CFU/g). In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition has a combined yeast and moldcontent of not more than about or not more than about 5×10⁴ CFU/g, ornot more than about 1×10⁴ CFU/g, or not more than about 5×10³ CFU/g, ornot more than about 1×10³ CFU/g, or not more than about 10,000 CFU/g, ornot more than about 7,500 CFU/g, or not more than about 5,000 CFU/g, ornot more than about 2,500 CFU/g, or not more than about 2,000 CFU/g, ornot more than about 1,500 CFU/g, or not more than about 1,000 CFU/g, ornot more than about 750 CFU/g, or not more than about 500 CFU/g, or notmore than about 250 CFU/g, or not more than about 200 CFU/g, or not morethan about 150 CFU/g, or not more than about 100 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 75 CFU/g, or not more than about 50 CFU/g, or not more than about25 CFU/g, or not more than about 15 CFU/g, or not more than about 10CFU/g, or not more than about 5 CFU/g, or not more than about 1 CFU/g.In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the first composition has a combined yeast and mold content ofnot more than about 1,000 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has acombined yeast and mold content of not more than about 750 CFU/g. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, whereinthe first composition has a combined yeast and mold content of not morethan about 500 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the first composition has a combined yeast andmold content of not more than about 250 CFU/g. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition has a combined yeast and mold content of not more than about200 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition has a combined yeast and moldcontent of not more than about 150 CFU/g. In another aspect is providedany of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has acombined yeast and mold content of not more than about 100 CFU/g. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, whereinthe first composition has a combined yeast and mold content of not morethan about 75 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the first composition has a combined yeast andmold content of not more than about 50 CFU/g. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition has a combined yeast and mold content of not more than about25 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition has a combined yeast and moldcontent of not more than about 20 CFU/g. In another aspect is providedany of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has acombined yeast and mold content of not more than about 10 CFU/g. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, whereinthe first composition has a combined yeast and mold content of not morethan about 1 CFU/g. The combined yeast and mold content of the Spongillamaterials may be reduced by physical or chemical methods known to thoseof ordinary skill in the art, such as physical treatment of thematerials with heat in the form of steam or dry heat, or chemicaltreatment in the form of exposure to ethylene oxide gas or treatment byionizing radiation for a sufficient amount of time to reduce themicrobial content to the desired levels. The combined yeast and moldcontent of the Spongilla materials may be measured by methods known tothose of ordinary skill in the art, such as those described in theUnited States Pharmacopeia method USP <61> (Microbial EnumerationTests).

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the amount of Coliform bacteria in the first composition is notmore than about 25×10⁴ colony-forming units per gram (CFU/g). In anotheraspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein theamount of Coliform bacteria in the first composition is not more thanabout 5×10⁴ CFU/g, or not more than about 1×10⁴ CFU/g, or not more thanabout 5×10³ CFU/g, or not more than about 1×10³ CFU/g, or not more thanabout 10,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 7,500 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 5,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 2,500 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 2,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 1,500 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 1,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 750 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 500 CFU/g, or not more than about 250 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 200 CFU/g, or not more than about 150 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 100 CFU/g, or not more than about 75 CFU/g, or not more than about50 CFU/g, or not more than about 25 CFU/g, or not more than about 15CFU/g, or not more than about 10 CFU/g, or not more than about 5 CFU/g,or not more than about 1 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has a Coliformbacteria content of not more than about 1,000 CFU/g. In another aspectis provided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition has a Coliform bacteria content of not more than about 750CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition has a Coliform bacteria content ofnot more than about 500 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has a Coliformbacteria content of not more than about 250 CFU/g. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition has a Coliform bacteria content of not more than about 200CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition has a Coliform bacteria content ofnot more than about 150 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has a Coliformbacteria content of not more than about 100 CFU/g. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition has a Coliform bacteria content of not more than about 75CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition has a Coliform bacteria content ofnot more than about 50 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has a Coliformbacteria content of not more than about 25 CFU/g. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition has a Coliform bacteria content of not more than about 20CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition has a Coliform bacteria content ofnot more than about 10 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has a Coliformbacteria content of not more than about 1 CFU/g. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition has no detectable Coliform bacterial content. The Coliformbacteria content of the Spongilla materials may be reduced by physicalor chemical methods known to those of ordinary skill in the art, such asphysical treatment of the materials with heat in the form of steam ordry heat, or chemical treatment in the form of exposure to ethyleneoxide gas or treatment by ionizing radiation for a sufficient amount oftime to reduce the microbial content to the desired levels. The Coliformbacteria content of the Spongilla materials may be measured by methodsknown to those of ordinary skill in the art, such as those described inthe United States Pharmacopeia method USP <62> (Tests for SpecifiedMicroorganisms).

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the amount of Salmonella in the first composition is not morethan about 25×10⁴ colony-forming units per gram (CFU/g). In anotheraspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein theamount of Salmonella in the first composition is not more than about5×10⁴ CFU/g, or not more than about 1×10⁴ CFU/g, or not more than about5×10³ CFU/g, or not more than about 1×10³ CFU/g, or not more than about10,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 7,500 CFU/g, or not more than about5,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 2,500 CFU/g, or not more than about2,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 1,500 CFU/g, or not more than about1,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 750 CFU/g, or not more than about500 CFU/g, or not more than about 250 CFU/g, or not more than about 200CFU/g, or not more than about 150 CFU/g, or not more than about 100CFU/g, or not more than about 75 CFU/g, or not more than about 50 CFU/g,or not more than about 25 CFU/g, or not more than about 15 CFU/g, or notmore than about 10 CFU/g, or not more than about 5 CFU/g, or not morethan about 1 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the first composition has a Salmonella contentof not more than about 1,000 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has aSalmonella content of not more than about 750 CFU/g. In another aspectis provided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition has a Salmonella content of not more than about 500 CFU/g.In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the first composition has a Salmonella content of not more thanabout 250 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the first composition has a Salmonella contentof not more than about 200 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has aSalmonella content of not more than about 150 CFU/g. In another aspectis provided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition has a Salmonella content of not more than about 100 CFU/g.In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the first composition has a Salmonella content of not more thanabout 75 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the first composition has a Salmonella contentof not more than about 50 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has aSalmonella content of not more than about 25 CFU/g. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition has a Salmonella content of not more than about 20 CFU/g. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, whereinthe first composition has a Salmonella content of not more than about 10CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition has a Salmonella content of notmore than about 1 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has nodetectable Salmonella content. The Salmonella content of the Spongillamaterials may be reduced by physical or chemical methods known to thoseof ordinary skill in the art, such as physical treatment of thematerials with heat in the form of steam or dry heat, or chemicaltreatment in the form of exposure to ethylene oxide gas or treatment byionizing radiation for a sufficient amount of time to reduce themicrobial content to the desired levels. The Salmonella content of theSpongilla materials may be measured by methods known to those ofordinary skill in the art, such as those described in the United StatesPharmacopeia method USP <62> (Tests for Specified Microorganisms).

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the amount of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria in the firstcomposition is not more than about 25×10⁴ colony-forming units per gram(CFU/g). In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the amount of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria in thefirst composition is not more than about 5×10⁴ CFU/g, or not more thanabout 1×10⁴ CFU/g, or not more than about 5×10³ CFU/g, or not more thanabout 1×10³ CFU/g, or not more than about 10,000 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 7,500 CFU/g, or not more than about 5,000 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 2,500 CFU/g, or not more than about 2,000 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 1,500 CFU/g, or not more than about 1,000 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 750 CFU/g, or not more than about 500 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 250 CFU/g, or not more than about 200 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 150 CFU/g, or not more than about 100 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 75 CFU/g, or not more than about 50 CFU/g, or not more than about25 CFU/g, or not more than about 15 CFU/g, or not more than about 10CFU/g, or not more than about 5 CFU/g, or not more than about 1 CFU/g.In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the first composition has a Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteriacontent of not more than about 1,000 CFU/g. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition has a Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria content of not morethan about 750 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the first composition has a Pseudomonasaeruginosa bacteria content of not more than about 500 CFU/g. In anotheraspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein thefirst composition has a Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria content of notmore than about 250 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has aPseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria content of not more than about 200CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition has a Pseudomonas aeruginosabacteria content of not more than about 150 CFU/g. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition has a Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria content of not morethan about 100 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the first composition has a Pseudomonasaeruginosa bacteria content of not more than about 75 CFU/g. In anotheraspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein thefirst composition has a Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria content of notmore than about 50 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has aPseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria content of not more than about 25 CFU/g.In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the first composition has a Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteriacontent of not more than about 20 CFU/g. In another aspect is providedany of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has aPseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria content of not more than about 10 CFU/g.In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the first composition has a Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteriacontent of not more than about 1 CFU/g. In another aspect is providedany of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition hasno detectable Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria content. The Pseudomonasaeruginosa bacteria content of the Spongilla materials may be reduced byphysical or chemical methods known to those of ordinary skill in theart, such as physical treatment of the materials with heat in the formof steam or dry heat, or chemical treatment in the form of exposure toethylene oxide gas or treatment by ionizing radiation for a sufficientamount of time to reduce the microbial content to the desired levels.The Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria content of the Spongilla materialsmay be measured by methods known to those of ordinary skill in the art,such as those described in the United States Pharmacopeia method USP<62> (Tests for Specified Microorganisms).

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the amount of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in the firstcomposition is not more than about 25×10⁴ colony-forming units per gram(CFU/g). In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the amount of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in thefirst composition is not more than about 5×10⁴ CFU/g, or not more thanabout 1×10⁴ CFU/g, or not more than about 5×10³ CFU/g, or not more thanabout 1×10³ CFU/g, or not more than about 10,000 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 7,500 CFU/g, or not more than about 5,000 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 2,500 CFU/g, or not more than about 2,000 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 1,500 CFU/g, or not more than about 1,000 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 750 CFU/g, or not more than about 500 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 250 CFU/g, or not more than about 200 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 150 CFU/g, or not more than about 100 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 75 CFU/g, or not more than about 50 CFU/g, or not more than about25 CFU/g, or not more than about 15 CFU/g, or not more than about 10CFU/g, or not more than about 5 CFU/g, or not more than about 1 CFU/g.In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the first composition has a Staphylococcus aureus bacteriacontent of not more than about 1,000 CFU/g. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition has a Staphylococcus aureus bacteria content of not morethan about 750 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the first composition has a Staphylococcusaureus bacteria content of not more than about 500 CFU/g. In anotheraspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein thefirst composition has a Staphylococcus aureus bacteria content of notmore than about 250 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has aStaphylococcus aureus bacteria content of not more than about 200 CFU/g.In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the first composition has a Staphylococcus aureus bacteriacontent of not more than about 150 CFU/g. In another aspect is providedany of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has aStaphylococcus aureus bacteria content of not more than about 100 CFU/g.In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the first composition has a Staphylococcus aureus bacteriacontent of not more than about 75 CFU/g. In another aspect is providedany of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has aStaphylococcus aureus bacteria content of not more than about 50 CFU/g.In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the first composition has a Staphylococcus aureus bacteriacontent of not more than about 25 CFU/g. In another aspect is providedany of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has aStaphylococcus aureus bacteria content of not more than about 20 CFU/g.In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the first composition has a Staphylococcus aureus bacteriacontent of not more than about 10 CFU/g. In another aspect is providedany of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has aStaphylococcus aureus bacteria content of not more than about 1 CFU/g.In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the first composition has no detectable Staphylococcus aureusbacteria content. The Staphylococcus aureus bacteria content of theSpongilla materials may be reduced by physical or chemical methods knownto those of ordinary skill in the art, such as physical treatment of thematerials with heat in the form of steam or dry heat, or chemicaltreatment in the form of exposure to ethylene oxide gas or treatment byionizing radiation for a sufficient amount of time to reduce themicrobial content to the desired levels. The Staphylococcus aureusbacteria content of the Spongilla materials may be measured by methodsknown to those of ordinary skill in the art, such as those described inthe United States Pharmacopeia method USP <62> (Tests for SpecifiedMicroorganisms).

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the first composition is packaged prior to use. In anotheraspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein thefirst composition is prepared by heating to at least about 70°^(C) priorto being packaged in order to reduce the bioburden. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition is prepared by heating to at least about 50° C., or at leastabout 60° C., or at least about 75° C., or at least about 80° C., or atleast about 85° C., or at least about 90° C., or at least about 100° C.,or at least about 110° C., or at least about 115° C., or at least about120° C., or at least about 125° C., or at least about 130° C., or atleast about 135° C., or at least about 140° C., or at least about 150°C., or at least about 160° C., or at least about 170° C., or at leastabout 180° C., or at least about 190° C., or at least about 200° C.prior to being packaged.

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is heated to at leastabout 70° C. for at least about 5 minutes prior being packaged. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, whereinthe first composition is heated to at least about 70° C. for at leastabout 10 minutes, or at least about 15 minutes, or at least about 20minutes, or at least about 25 minutes, or at least about 30 minutes, orat least about 35 minutes, or at least about 40 minutes, or at leastabout 45 minutes, or at least about 50 minutes, or at least about 55minutes, or at least about 60 minutes, or at least about 75 minutes, orat least about 90 minutes, or at least about 120 minutes, or at leastabout 180 minutes, or at least about 4 hours, or at least about 5 hours,or at least about 6 hours, or at least about 7 hours, or at least about8 hours, or at least about 9 hours, or at least about 10 hours, or atleast about 11 hours, or at least about 12 hours, or at least about 24hours prior being packaged.

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is prepared bytreating with ionizing radiation, such as gamma radiation, prior tobeing packaged or after packaging. For example, gamma irradiation may beperformed on the raw Spongilla material prior to grinding to reduce theparticle size, following grinding to reduce the particle size, thematerials packaged in bulk and or the materials following packaging inunit dose containers. The materials may be treated with ionizingradiation, such as gamma radiation, using methods and equipment known tothose of ordinary skill in the art, such as gamma irradiators orelectron beam irradiators. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition is prepared bytreating with ionizing radiation, such as gamma radiation, to deliver anabsorbed radiation dose between about 1 kGy and about 50 kGy prior tobeing packaged. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the first composition is prepared by treatingwith ionizing radiation, such as gamma radiation, to deliver an absorbedradiation dose between about 1 kGy and about 45 kGy, or between about 1kGy and about 40 kGy, between about 1 kGy and about 35 kGy, betweenabout 1 kGy and about 30 kGy, or between about 1 kGy and about 25 kGy orbetween about 5 kGy and about 50 kGy, or between about 5 kGy and about45 kGy, or between about 5 kGy and about 40kGy, or between about 5 kGyand about 35 kGy, or between about 5 kGy and about 30 kGy, or betweenabout 5 kGy and about 25 kGy, or between about 10 kGy and about 50 kGy,or between about 10 kGy and about 45 kGy, or between about 10 kGy andabout 40 kGy, or between about 10 kGy and about 35 kGy, or between about10 kGy and about 30 kGy, or between about 10 kGy and about 25 kGy, orbetween about 15 kGy and about 50 kGy, or between about 15 kGy and about45 kGy, or between about 15 kGy and about 40 kGy, or between about 15kGy and about 35 kGy, or between about 15 kGy and about 30 kGy, orbetween about 15 kGy and about 25 kGy. In another aspect is provided anyof the methods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition isprepared by treating with ionizing radiation, such as gamma radiation,to deliver an absorbed radiation dose of about 1 kGy, or about 5 kGy, orabout 10 kGy, 11 kGy, or about 12 kGy, or about 13 kGy, or about 14 kGy,or about 15 kGy, or about 16 kGy, or about 17 kGy, or about 18 kGy, orabout 19 kGy, or about 20 kGy, or about 21 kGy, or about 22 kGy, orabout 23 kGy, or about 24 kGy, or about 25 kGy, or about 26 kGy, orabout 27 kGy, or about 28 kGy, or about 29 kGy, or about 30 kGy, orabout 31 kGy, or about 32 kGy, or about 33 kGy, or about 34 kGy, orabout 35 kGy, or about 36 kGy, or about 37 kGy, or about 38 kGy, orabout 39 kGy, or about 40 kGy, or about 41 kGy, or about 42 kGy, orabout 43 kGy, or about 44 kGy, or about 45 kGy, or about 46 kGy, orabout 47 kGy, or about 48 kGy, or about 49 kGy, or about 50 kGy.

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the first composition is applied to the skin of the subject inthe form of a paste. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the paste further comprises water or saline.In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the paste is prepared by mixing a composition comprisingSpongilla and an aqueous solution comprising hydrogen peroxide. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, whereinthe hydrogen peroxide is at a concentration of from about 0.1% w/w toabout 50% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w to about 45% w/w, or from about0.1% w/w to about 40% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w to about 35% w/w, orfrom about 0.1% w/w to about 30% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w to about25% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w to about 20% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/wto about 15% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w to about 10% w/w, or from about0.1% w/w to about 9% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w to about 8% w/w, orfrom about 0.1% w/w to about 7% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w to about 6%w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w to about 5% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w toabout 4% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w to about 3% w/w, or from about 0.1%w/w to about 2% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w to about 1% w/w, or fromabout 0.5% w/w to about 45% w/w, or from about 1% w/w to about 45% w/w,or from about 1% w/w to about 40% w/w, or from about 1% w/w to about 35%w/w, or from about 1% w/w to about 30% w/w, or from about 1% w/w toabout 25% w/w, or from about 1% w/w to about 20% w/w, or from about 1%w/w to about 15% w/w, or from about 1% w/w to about 10% w/w, or fromabout 1% w/w to about 9% w/w, or from about 1% w/w to about 8% w/w, orfrom about 1% w/w to about 7% w/w, or from about 1% w/w to about 6% w/w,or from about 1% w/w to about 5% w/w, or from about 1% w/w to about 4%w/w, or from about 1% w/w to about 3% w/w, or from about 1% w/w to about2% w/w, or from about 2% w/w to about 45% w/w, or from about 2% w/w toabout 40% w/w, or from about 2% w/w to about 35% w/w, or from about 2%w/w to about 30% w/w, or from about 2% w/w to about 25% w/w, or fromabout 2% w/w to about 20% w/w, or from about 2% w/w to about 15% w/w, orfrom about 2% w/w to about 10% w/w, or from about 2% w/w to about 9%w/w, or from about 2% w/w to about 8% w/w, or from about 1% w/w to about7% w/w, or from about 2% w/w to about 6% w/w, or from about 2% w/w toabout 5% w/w, or from about 2% w/w to about 4% w/w, or from about 2% w/wto about 3% w/w. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the hydrogen peroxide is at a concentration ofabout 0.1% w/w, or about 0.5% w/w, or about 1% w/w, or about 2% w/w, orabout 3% w/w, or about 4% w/w, or about 5% w/w, or about 6% w/w, orabout 7% w/w, or about 8% w/w, or about 9% w/w, or about 10% w/w, orabout 15% w/w, or about 20% w/w, or about 25% w/w, or about 30% w/w, orabout 35% w/w, or about 40% w/w, or about 45% w/w, or about 50% w/w. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, whereinthe hydrogen peroxide is at a concentration of about 3% w/w. Aqueoushydrogen peroxide solutions that may be useful in treating skinconditions in a subject as disclosed herein are commercially availableor may be prepared by methods known to those of ordinary skill in theart.

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the first composition and/or the second composition may be usedin combination with a gel or cream, which gel or cream may or may notfurther comprise hydrogen peroxide. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition and/or thesecond composition may be used in combination with a gel or cream, whichgel or cream does not further comprise hydrogen peroxide. In anotheraspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein thefirst composition and/or the second composition may be used incombination with a gel or cream, which gel or cream further compriseshydrogen peroxide. Such gels or creams are generally commerciallyavailable any may contain from about 0.5% w/w to about 50% w/w hydrogenperoxide. For example, a gel containing about 1% w/w, or about 2% w/w,or about 3% w/w, or about 4% w/w, or about 5% w/w, or about 6% w/w, orabout 7% w/w, or about 8% w/w, or about 9% w/w, or about 10% w/w, orabout 15% w/w, or about 20% w/w, or about 25% w/w, or about 30% w/w, orabout 40% w/w, or about 45% w/w, or about 50% w/w hydrogen peroxide maybe used in any of the methods disclosed herein in combination with thefirst composition and the second composition.

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the method further comprises applying a third composition to theskin of the subject. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the third composition comprises hydrogenperoxide. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the hydrogen peroxide is at a w/w concentration of about3%. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the hydrogen peroxide is at a w/w concentration of about 0.1%w/w to about 50% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w to about 45% w/w, or fromabout 0.1% w/w to about 40% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w to about 35%w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w to about 30% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w toabout 25% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w to about 20% w/w, or from about0.1% w/w to about 15% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w to about 10% w/w, orfrom about 0.1% w/w to about 9% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w to about 8%w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w to about 7% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w toabout 6% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w to about 5% w/w, or from about 0.1%w/w to about 4% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w to about 3% w/w, or fromabout 0.1% w/w to about 2% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w to about 1% w/w,or from about 0.5% w/w to about 45% w/w, or from about 1% w/w to about45% w/w, or from about 1% w/w to about 40% w/w, or from about 1% w/w toabout 35% w/w, or from about 1% w/w to about 30% w/w, or from about 1%w/w to about 25% w/w, or from about 1% w/w to about 20% w/w, or fromabout 1% w/w to about 15% w/w, or from about 1% w/w to about 10% w/w, orfrom about 1% w/w to about 9% w/w, or from about 1% w/w to about 8% w/w,or from about 1% w/w to about 7% w/w, or from about 1% w/w to about 6%w/w, or from about 1% w/w to about 5% w/w, or from about 1% w/w to about4% w/w, or from about 1% w/w to about 3% w/w, or from about 1% w/w toabout 2% w/w, or from about 2% w/w to about 45% w/w, or from about 2%w/w to about 40% w/w, or from about 2% w/w to about 35% w/w, or fromabout 2% w/w to about 30% w/w, or from about 2% w/w to about 25% w/w, orfrom about 2% w/w to about 20% w/w, or from about 2% w/w to about 15%w/w, or from about 2% w/w to about 10% w/w, or from about 2% w/w toabout 9% w/w, or from about 2% w/w to about 8% w/w, or from about 1% w/wto about 7% w/w, or from about 2% w/w to about 6% w/w, or from about 2%w/w to about 5% w/w, or from about 2% w/w to about 4% w/w, or from about2% w/w to about 3% w/w. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the hydrogen peroxide is at a concentration ofabout 0.1% w/w, or about 0.5% w/w, or about 1% w/w, or about 2% w/w, orabout 3% w/w, or about 4% w/w, or about 5% w/w, or about 6% w/w, orabout 7% w/w, or about 8% w/w, or about 9% w/w, or about 10% w/w, orabout 15% w/w, or about 20% w/w, or about 25% w/w, or about 30% w/w, orabout 35% w/w, or about 40% w/w, or about 45% w/w, or about 50% w/w. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, whereinthe hydrogen peroxide is at a concentration of about 3% w/w. Aqueoushydrogen peroxide solutions that may be useful in treating skinconditions in a subject as disclosed herein are commercially availableor may be prepared by methods known to those of ordinary skill in theart.

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the Spongilla is Spongilla lacustris.

The presence of botulinum toxin in vivo can be determined by measuringthe presence of the proteolytic cleavage products derived from variousSNARE proteins (Soluble NSF(N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive factor)Attachment Protein) Receptor). It known to those of ordinary skill inthe art that botulinum toxins target one or more of three SNARE (SolubleNSF Attachment Protein Receptor) proteins VAMP (vesicle associatedmembrane protein, also known as synaptobrevin), SNAP-25(synaptosomal-associated protein 25) and syntaxin (STX). BoNT/B cleavesthe Q76(P1 site)-F77(P1′ site) (human numbering from here following)peptide bond of VAMP-2, BoNT/D and /DC cleave the K59-L60 bond, BoNT/F1cleaves the Q58-K59 bond, and BoNT/G cleaves the A81-A82 bond. BoNT/F5and BoNT/FA (also known as BoNT/H) hydrolyses the L54-E55 bond ofVAMP-2, and BoNT/X cleaves R66-A67. BoNT/A cleaves the Q197-R198 bond atthe C-terminus of SNAP-25, whereas BoNT/E hydrolyses the R180-I181peptide bond. BoNT/C cleaves SNAP-25 (at R198-A199), STX-1A (atK253-A254) , and STX-1B (at K252-A253). For example, the in vivopresence of BoNT/A may be determined by measuring the presence of thecleavage product of SNAP25 using an appropriate assay, such as an ELISAassay that utilizes one or more monoclonal antibodies. For example, thein vivo presence of OnabotulinumtoxinA may be determined using one ormore mAbs such anti-SNAP-25 monoclonal antibody 4F3-2C1 (available fromavailable from MyBioSource, Inc., San Diego, Calif., United States ofAmerica) and/or anti-SNAP-25 biotinylated antibody MBS423684 (availablefrom MyBioSource, Inc., San Diego, Calif., United States of America).

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the second composition comprising one or more botulinum toxinsis applied topically to the skin of the subject. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the secondcomposition is applied to the skin of the subject in the form of asolution. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the second composition comprising one or more botulinumtoxins is applied to the skin of the subject in the form of an aqueoussolution. Solutions of botulinum toxins, including aqueous solutions,may be prepared by methods known to those of ordinary skill in the art.For example, a botulinum toxin product may be available in the form of avacuum-dried or lyophilized solid packaged in a vial that containappropriate excipients, such as human albumin, sodium chloride, sucrose,and sodium succinate. The vacuum-dried or lyophilized material may beprepared for use according to the methods disclosed herein byreconstitution with an appropriate diluent, such as preservative-free0.9% sodium chloride injection USP, by slowly injecting the diluent intothe vial and mixing the diluent and the vacuum-dried material byrotating the vial. Alternatively, a first aliquot of an appropriatediluent, such as preservative-free 0.9% sodium chloride injection USP,may be injected in the container containing the vacuum-dried materialsand mixed to provide a first solution. A second aliquot of anappropriate diluent, such as preservative-free 0.9% sodium chlorideinjection USP, may be drawn into a syringe, followed by a given amountof the reconstituted toxin solution, followed by mixing the two aliquotsin the syringe to provide a resulting solution having the desiredconcentration of the toxin. Generally, the date and time ofreconstitution should be recorded and the reconstituted materials shouldgenerally be used within 24 hours after reconstitution. Anyreconstituted materials should be stored under appropriate conditions,such as storage at a temperature of from about 2° C. to 8° C., followingreconstitution and prior to use. Generally, reconstituted materialsshould be clear, colorless and free or particulate matter prior to use.Alternatively, the toxin product may be available as a pre-formedsolution of a given concentration. The solution of toxin may betopically applied to the skin of a subject by drawing an appropriateamount of reconstituted solution from the container, such as a vial, bya syringe and then applying the reconstituted solution to the skin ofthe subject by an appropriate method, such as by means of a swab or abrush.

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the second composition comprises one or more botulinum toxintype selected from botulinum toxin type A, botulinum toxin type B,botulinum toxin type C1, botulinum toxin type C2, botulinum toxin typeD, botulinum toxin type E, botulinum toxin type F and botulinum toxintype G. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, the one or more botulinum toxin type is selected from botulinumtoxin type A and botulinum toxin type B. In another aspect is providedany of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinumtoxin type is botulinum toxin type A. In another aspect is provided anyof the methods disclosed herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isselected from onabotulinumtoxinA, abobotulinumtoxinA, andincobotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isonabotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isabobotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isincobotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isprabotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type isbotulinum toxin type B. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type B isrimabotulinumtoxinB. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type isbotulinum toxin type C1. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin typeis botulinum toxin type C2. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin typeis botulinum toxin type D. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin typeis botulinum toxin type E. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type Eis EB-001A or EB-001T. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type E isEB-001A. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type E is EB-001T. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, whereinthe one or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type F. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, whereinthe one or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type G.

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the number of potency units of the second composition comprisingone or more botulinum toxins applied to the skin of the subject is fromabout 1 to about 400 potency units. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein, wherein the number of potency units of thesecond composition comprising one or more botulinum toxins applied tothe skin of the subject is from about 10 units to about 400 units, orabout 10 units to about 375 units, or from about 10 units to about 350units, or from about 10 units to about 325 units, or from about 10 unitsto about 300 units, or from about 10 units to about 275 units, or fromabout 10 units to about 250 units, or from about 10 units to about 225units, or from about 10 units to about 200 units, or from about 10 unitsto about 175 units, or from about 10 units to about 150 units, or fromabout 10 units to about 125 units, or from about 10 units to about 100units, or from about 10 units to about 75 units, or from about 10 unitsto about 50 units, or from about 10 units to about 40 units, or fromabout 10 units to about 35 units, or from about 10 units to about 30units, or from about 10 units to about 25 units, or from about 5 unitsto about 75 units, or from about 5 units to 50 units, or from about 5units to about 45 units, or from about 5 units to about 40 units, orfrom about 5 units to about 35 units, or from about 5 units to about 30units, or from about 5 units to about 25 units, or from about 5 units toabout 20 units, or from about 5 units to about 15 units, or from about 5units to about 10 units, or from about 15 units to about 100 units, orfrom about 20 units to about 100 units, or from about 25 units to about100 units, or from about 35 units to about 100 units, or from about 40units to about 100 units, or from about 50 units to about 100 units, orfrom about 60 units to about 100 units, or from about 70 units to about100 units, or from about 80 units to about 100 units, or from about 90units to about 100 units. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the number of potency units of thesecond composition comprising one or more botulinum toxins applied tothe skin of the subject is about 1 unit, or about 2 units, or about 3units, or about 4 units, or about 5 units, or about 6 units, or about 7units, or about 8 units, or about 9 units, or about 10 units, or about11 units, or about 12 units, or about 13 units, or about 14 units, orabout 15 units, or about 20 units, or about 25 units, or about 30 units,or about 35 units, or about 40 units, or about 45 units, or about 50units, or about 60 units, or about 70 units, or about 80 units, or about90 units, or about 100 units. The number of potency units of thecomposition comprising at least one botulinum toxin that may be usedaccording to the methods and kits disclosed herein may be determined bythose of ordinary skill in the art. The potency of an individualbotulinum toxin composition may be determined by methods known to thoseof ordinary skill in the art (see, for example, Fernandez-Salas et al.,PLOS ONE, vol. 7, pp. e49516 (2012)), such as by an appropriatecell-based assay, use of a mouse LD50 (mLD50) bioassay, localized muscleparalysis (abdominal apoptosis) (see, for example, Sesardic et al.,Pharmacol. Toxicol., vol. 78, pp. 283 to 288 (1996)), Digit AbductionScore assays (see, for example, Aoki et al., Toxicon., vol. 39, pp.1815-1820 (2001)), rat or mouse phrenic nerve diaphragm (see, forexample, Goschel et al., Exp Neurol., vol. 147, pp. 96-102 (1997)), ratintercostal muscle strip assays (see, for example, Huber et al., AlternLab Anim., vol. 36, pp. 141-152 (2008)), and Rasetti-Escargucil et al.,Toxicon., vol. 53, pp. 503-511 (2009)).

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the amount of the first composition comprising Spongilla appliedto the skin of the subject is from about 0.5 grams to about 50 grams. Inone aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein theamount of the first composition is measured as a dry weight. In anotheraspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein theamount of the first composition comprising Spongilla applied to the skinof the subject is from about 0.5 grams to about 40 grams, or from about0.5 grams to about 35 grams, or from about 0.5 grams to about 30 grams,or from about 0.5 grams to about 25 grams, or from about 0.5 grams toabout 20 grams, or from about 0.5 grams to about 15 grams, or from about0.5 grams to about 10 grams, or from about 0.75 grams to about 20 grams,or from about 0.75 grams to about 15 grams, or from about 0.75 grams toabout 10 grams, or from about 1 gram to about 20 grams, or from about 1gram to about 15 grams, or from about 1 gram to about 10 grams, or fromabout 1 gram to about 9 grams, or from about 1 gram to about 8 grams, orfrom about 1 gram to about 7 grams, or from about 1 gram to about 6grams, or from about 1 gram to about 5 grams, or from about 1 gram toabout 4 grams, or from about 1 gram to about 3 grams, or from about 1gram to 2 grams. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein wherein the amount of Spongilla applied to the skin,such as those disclosed above, are each measured as a dry weight.

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the amount of the first composition comprising Spongilla appliedto the skin of the subject is about 0.5 grams, or about 0.75 grams, orabout 1 gram, or about 1.25 grams, or about 1.5 grams, or about 1.75grams, or about 2 grams, or about 2.25 grams, or about 2.5 grams, orabout 2.75 grams, or about 3 grams, or about 3.25 grams, or about 3.5grams, or about 3.75 grams, or about 4 grams, or about 4.25 grams, orabout 4.5 grams, or about 4.75 grams, or about 5 grams, or about 5.25grams, or about 5.5 grams, or about 5.75 grams, or about 6 grams, orabout 6.25 grams, or about 6.5 grams, or about 7 grams, or about 7.25grams, or about 7.5 grams, or about 7.75 grams, or about 8 grams, orabout 8.25 grams, or about 8.5 grams, or about 8.75 grams, or about 9grams, or about 9.25 grams, or about 9.5 grams, or about 9.75 grams, orabout 10 grams, or about 11 grams, or about 12 grams, or about 13 grams,or about 14 grams, or about 15 grams, or about 16 grams, or about 17grams, or about 18 grams, or about 19 grams, or about 20 grams, or about25 grams, or about 35 grams, or about 40 grams, or about 45 grams, orabout 50 grams, or about 75 grams, or about 100 grams, or about 250grams, or about 500 grams, or about 750 grams, or about 1000 grams, ineach case measured as a dry weight.

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the first composition is applied to the skin of the subjectprior to the second composition being applied to the skin of thesubject. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition is applied to the skin of thesubject and is permitted to dry on the skin of the subject prior toapplication of the second composition to the skin of the subject. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, whereinthe first composition is applied to the skin of the subject in the formof an aqueous paste, wherein the aqueous component may be water orsaline. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the aqueous paste further comprises hydrogen peroxide.In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide is applied to the faceof the subject following application of the first composition to theskin of the subject and prior to the application of the secondcomposition to the skin of the subject. In another aspect is providedany of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the first compositionfurther comprises hydrogen peroxide. In another aspect is provided anyof the methods disclosed herein, wherein the hydrogen peroxide is anaqueous solution. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the aqueous solution comprises hydrogenperoxide at a w/w concentration of about 3%. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the secondcomposition is permitted to dry on the skin of the subject followingapplication to the skin of the subject.

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the second composition is applied to the skin of the subjectprior to the first composition being applied to the skin of the subject.In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the second composition is permitted to dry on the skin of thesubject prior to the first composition being applied to the skin of thesubject. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition is applied to the skin of thesubject in the form of an aqueous paste, wherein the aqueous portion maybe derived from water or saline. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein, wherein the aqueous paste furthercomprises hydrogen peroxide. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein an aqueous solution of hydrogenperoxide is applied to the face of the subject following application ofthe first composition to the skin of the subject. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the hydrogenperoxide is an aqueous solution. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein, wherein the aqueous solution compriseshydrogen peroxide at a w/w concentration of about 3%. In another aspectis provided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition is permitted to dry on the skin of the subject.

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the first composition and the second composition are mixedtogether and the resulting mixture is applied to the skin of thesubject. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition is mixed with an aqueous solutionof hydrogen peroxide prior to mixing with the second composition. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, whereinthe mixture of the first composition and the second composition isfurther mixed with an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide prior toapplication to the skin of the subject. In another aspect is providedany of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the aqueous solutioncomprises hydrogen peroxide at a w/w concentration of about 3%. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, whereinthe first composition comprising Spongilla and the second compositioncomprising one or more botulinum toxins is applied to the skin of thesubject once per week.

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the subject applies the second composition comprising one ormore botulinum toxins to the skin no more than once every 4 weeks.

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied to theskin of the subject at least once per week for at least one week. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, whereinthe first composition comprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of thesubject at least two times per week for at least one week, at leastthree times per week for at least one week, at least 4 times per weekfor at least one week, at least 5 times per week for at least one week,at least 6 times per week for at least one week, or at least 7 times perweek for at least one week.

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied to theskin of the subject at least once per week for at least two weeks. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, whereinthe first composition comprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of thesubject at least at once per week for at least two weeks, at once perweek for at least three weeks, at least once per week for at least 4weeks, at least once per week for at least 5 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 6 weeks, at least once per week for at least 7 weeks,at least once per week for at least 8 weeks, at least once per week forat least 9 weeks, at least once per week for at least 10 weeks, at leastonce per week for at least 11 weeks, at least once per week for at least12 weeks, at least once per week for at least 13 weeks, at least onceper week for at least 14 weeks, at least once per week for at least 15weeks, at least once per week for at least 16 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 17 weeks, at least once per week for at least 18weeks, at least once per week for at least 19 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 20 weeks, at least once per week for at least 21weeks, at least once per week for at least 22 weeks, at least once perweek for at least 23 weeks, at least once per week for at least 24weeks. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied tothe skin of the subject once per week for 6 weeks.

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied to theskin of the subject once per week for 24 weeks, and the secondcomposition comprising one or more botulinum toxins is applied to theskin of the subject only during the first week of treatment. In anotheraspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein thefirst composition comprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of thesubject once per week for 20 weeks, and the second compositioncomprising one or more botulinum toxins is applied to the skin of thesubject only during the first week of treatment. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition comprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of the subjectonce per week for 16 weeks, and the second composition comprising one ormore botulinum toxins is applied to the skin of the subject only duringthe first week of treatment. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition comprisingSpongilla is applied to the skin of the subject once per week for 12weeks, and the second composition comprising one or more botulinumtoxins is applied to the skin of the subject only during the first weekof treatment. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla is applied tothe skin of the subject once per week for 8 weeks, and the secondcomposition comprising one or more botulinum toxins is applied to theskin of the subject only during the first week of treatment. In anotheraspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein thefirst composition comprising Spongilla is applied to the skin of thesubject once per week for 6 weeks, and the second composition comprisingone or more botulinum toxins is applied to the skin of the subject onlyduring the first week of treatment. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition comprisingSpongilla is applied to the skin of the subject once per week for 4weeks, and the second composition comprising one or more botulinumtoxins is applied to the skin of the subject only during the first weekof treatment.

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla and the secondcomposition comprising one or more botulinum toxins is applied to theskin of the subject on at least one of the subject's face, back andchest. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla and thesecond composition comprising one or more botulinum toxins is applied tothe skin of the subject on the subject's face. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition comprising Spongilla and the second composition comprisingone or more botulinum toxins is applied to the skin of the subject onthe subject's back. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the first composition comprising Spongilla andthe second composition comprising one or more botulinum toxins isapplied to the skin of the subject on the subject's chest.

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the skin of the subject is cleaned using a non-comedogeniccleanser, water, or a combination of a non-comedogenic cleanser andwater following application of the first composition comprisingSpongilla. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the skin of the subject is cleaned using anon-comedogenic cleanser, water, or a combination of a non-comedogeniccleanser and water following application of the second compositioncomprising one or more botulinum toxins to the skin of the subject.Non-comedogenic cleansers are those formulated not to cause blockedpores in the skin of subjects to which such cleansers are applied.

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the skin condition in the subject is selected from one or moreof luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebumproduction, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, finelines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face,perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such asnasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile linesor marionette lines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsalhand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of faciladepressions, either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lipcommissures, crow's feet, facial rhytides, forehead wrinkles, acnevulgaris, acne rosacea type 1, acne rosacea type 2, psoriasis,hyperhidrosis, alopecia areata, androgenic alopecia, keloids, andhypertrophic scars, hidradenitis suppurativa, Raynaud phenomenon,post-herpetic neuralgia, Hailey-Hailey disease, IgA bullous dermatosis,epidermolysis bullosa Simplex Weber-Cockane, Darier disease, pachyonchiacongenita, aquagenic keratoderma, notalgia paresthetic, pompholyx(dyshidrotic eczema), chromhidrosis and bromhidrosis, eccrine nevus,facial rhytides, atrophic acne scars, and melasma. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the skin conditionin the subject is selected from one or more of luminosity, brightness,skin pore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition,overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, finelines on the face, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate tosevere facial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate tosevere facial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines,age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volumedeficit, glabellar lines, correction of facila depressions, either dueto injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow'sfeet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the skin conditionin the subject is acne vulgaris. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein, wherein the skin condition in the subjectis acne rosacea type 1. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the skin condition in the subject is acnerosacea type 2. In an other aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the skin condition in the subject ispsoriasis. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the skin condition in the subject is hyperhidrosis.

Acne vulgaris is a common chronic skin disease involving blockage and/orinflammation of pilosebaceous units (hair follicles and theiraccompanying sebaceous gland). Acne can present as noninflammatorylesions, inflammatory lesions, or a mixture of both, affecting mostlythe face but also the back and chest. The efficacy of a treatmentregimen in a subject having acne vulgaris can be measured by methodsknown to those of ordinary skill in the art, such as by measurement oflesion counts and the investigator global assessment on the face in asubject such as found below:

Score Grade Description 0 None No evidence of facial acne vulgaris 1Minimal Few non-inflammatory lesions (comedones) are present; a fewinflammatory lesions (papules/ pustules) may be present; nonodulo-cystic lesions are allowed 2 Mild Several to manynon-inflammatory lesions (comedones) are present; a few inflammatorylesions (papules/pustules) are present; no nodulo-cystic lesions areallowed 3 Moderate Many non-inflammatory lesions (comedones) andinflammatory lesions (papules/pustules) are present; no nodulo-cysticlesions are allowed 4 Severe Significant degree of inflammatory disease;papules/pustules are a predominate feature; a few nodulo- cystic lesionsmay be present; comedones may be present

Rosacea is well recognized as a chronic cutaneous disorder primarily ofthe convexities of the central face (cheeks, chin, nose, and centralforehead), often characterized by remissions and exacerbations. Based onpresent knowledge, it is considered a syndrome, or typology,encompassing various combinations of such cutaneous signs as flushing,erythema, telangiectasia, edema, papules, pustules, ocular lesions, andrhinophyma. In most cases, some rather than all of these stigmata appearin any given subject. Acne rosacea type-1, or erythematotelangiectaticrosacea, is mainly characterized by flushing and persistent centralfacial erythema. The appearance of telangiectases is common but notessential for a diagnosis of this subtype. Central facial edema,stinging and burning sensations, and roughness or scaling may also bereported. A history of flushing alone is common among subjectspresenting with erythematotelangiectatic rosacea. The efficacy of atreatment regimen in a subject having acne rosacea type-1 can bemeasured by methods known to those of ordinary skill in the art, such asby use of the Clinician Erythema Assessment (CEA), a 5-point gradingscale of facial erythema severity, and Subject Self-Assessment (SSA)shown below:

Grade Category Description 0 None Clear skin with no signs of erythema 1Minimal Almost clear of erythema, slight redness 2 Mild Mild erythema,definite redness 3 Moderate Moderate erythema, marked redness 4 SevereSevere erythema, fiery redness

Grade Category Description 0 None Clear of redness 1 Minimal almostclear of redness 2 Mild Somewhat more redness than preferred 3 ModerateMore redness than preferred 4 Severe Completely unacceptable redness

Acne rosacea type 2 (papulopustular) is characterized by persistentcentral facial erythema with transient papules or pustules or both in acentral facial distribution. However, papules and pustules also mayoccur periorificially (that is, they may occur in the perioral,perinasal, or periocular areas). The papulopustular subtype resemblesacne vulgaris, except that comedones are absent. Rosacea and acne mayoccur concomitantly, and such subjects may have comedones as well as thepapules and pustules of rosacea. Burning and stinging sensations may bereported by subjects with papulopustular rosacea. This subtype has oftenbeen seen after or in combination with subtype 1, including the presenceof telangiectases. The telangiectases may be obscured by persistenterythema, papules, or pustules, and tend to become more visible aftersuccessful treatment of these masking components. The efficacy of atreatment regimen in a subject having acne rosacea type-2 can bemeasured by methods known to those of ordinary skill in the art, such asby total lesion counts in the area of the skin of the subject undergoingtreatment and an investigator global assessment as shown below:

Grade Category Description 0 Clear No papules and/or pustules 1 AlmostRare papules and/or pustules Clear 2 Mild Few papules and/or pustules 3Moderate Pronounced number of papules and/or pustules (but less thannumerous papules and/or pustules) 4 Severe Numerous papules and/orpustules, occasionally with confluent areas of inflamed lesions

Psoriasis is a skin condition that speeds up the life cycle of skincells. It causes cells to build up rapidly on the surface of the skin.The extra skin cells form scales and red patches that are itchy andsometimes painful. The symptoms a subject having psoriasis may presentinclude red patches of skin covered with thick, silvery scales, smallscaling spots (commonly seen in children), dry, cracked skin that maybleed, itching, burning or soreness, thickened, pitted or ridged nails,and swollen and stiff joints. The efficacy of a treatment regimen in asubject having acne psoriasis can be measured by methods known to thoseof ordinary skill in the art, such as by use of the Psoriasis Area andSeverity Index (PAST). Use of PASI involves dividing the body of thesubject into four sections (head (H) (10% of a person's skin); arms (A)(20%); trunk (T) (30%); legs (L) (40%)). Each of these areas is scoredby itself, and then the four scores are combined into the final PASI.For each section, the percent of area of skin involved, is estimated andthen transformed into a grade from 0 to 6 as in the table below. Withineach area, the severity is estimated by three clinical signs: erythema(redness), induration (thickness) and desquamation (scaling). Severityparameters are measured on a scale of 0 to 4, from none to maximum. Thesum of all three severity parameters is then calculated for each sectionof skin, multiplied by the area score for that area and multiplied byweight of respective section (0.1 for head, 0.2 for arms, 0.3 for bodyand 0.4 for legs).

Score Description 0 0% of involved area 1 <10% of involved area 2 10-29%of involved area 3 30-49% of involved area 4 50-69% of involved area 570-89% of involved area 6 90-100% of involved area

Hyperhidrosis is a condition characterized by abnormally increasedsweating, generally in excess of that required for regulation of bodytemperature. Although primarily a physical burden, hyperhidrosis candeteriorate quality of life from a psychological, emotional, and socialperspective. The efficacy of a treatment regimen in a subject havinghyperhidrosis can be measured by methods known to those of ordinaryskill in the art, such as by use of the hyperhidrosis disease severityscale (HDSS), which is a 4-point scale designed to assess the severityof primary axillary hyperhidrosis in everyday clinical practice or inclinical research. The HDSS can be administered by an interviewer orself-completed by the subject. The HDSS assesses subject severity basedon the extent of excessive sweating-related impairment of dailyactivities. Subjects rate the severity as: 1=my underarm sweating isnever noticeable and never interferes with my daily activities; 2=myunderarm sweating is tolerable but sometimes interferes with my dailyactivities; 3=my underarm sweating is barely tolerable and frequentlyinterferes with my daily activities; or 4=my underarm sweating isintolerable and always interferes with my daily activities.

The efficacy of a treatment regimen in a subject having hyperhidrosismay also be measured by use of the Axillary Sweating Daily Diary (ASDD),Item 2, and/or the Axillary Sweating Daily Diary-Children (ASDD-C),which are validated patient-reported outcome measure to assess axillaryhyperhidrosis sweating severity. The ADSS Item 2 asks subjects to ratetheir underarm sweating during the last 24-hour period at its worstusing a 10-point scale, in which a score of zero (0) represents “nosweating at all,” and a score of ten (10) represents “worst possiblesweating.” See Glaser et. al., J. Am. Acad. Dermatol., 2018,Supplemental FIG. 1 for a description of the ASDD, including Item 2, andthe ASDD-C.

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune skin disease, causing hair loss on thescalp, face and sometimes on other areas of the body. In fact, itaffects as many as 6.8 million people in the U.S. The efficacy of atreatment regimen in a subject having alopecia areata can be measured bymethods known to those of ordinary skill in the art, such as by usefixed hair counts, and loose hair counts on a subject's pillow.

Androgenic alopecia is a genetically determined disorder characterizedby the gradual conversion of terminal hairs into indeterminate, andfinally into vellus, hairs. It is an extremely common disease thataffects men and women. Subjects suffering from androgenic alopeciagenerally display symptoms such as a gradual onset of hair loss,increased hair shedding, transition in the involved areas from large,thick, pigmented terminal hairs to thinner, shorter, indeterminate hairsand finally to short, wispy, nonpigmented vellus hairs, the end resultof which may be an area of total denudation; this area varies fromsubject to subject and is usually most marked at the vertex. Theefficacy of a treatment regimen in a subject having androgenic alopeciacan be measured by methods known to those of ordinary skill in the art,such as by use fixed hair counts, and loose hair counts on a subject'spillow.

Keloids are raised, reddish nodules that develop at the site of aninjury. After a wound has occurred to the skin both skin cells andconnective tissue cells (fibroblasts) begin multiplying to repair thedamage. A scar is made up of ‘connective tissue’, gristle-like fibersdeposited in the skin by the fibroblasts to hold the wound closed. Withkeloids, the fibroblasts continue to multiply even after the wound isfilled in. Thus, keloids project above the surface of the skin and formlarge mounds of scar tissue. Keloids may form on any part of the body,although the upper chest, shoulders and upper back are especially proneto keloid formation. Symptoms include pigmentation of the skin,itchiness, redness, unusual sensations and pain. Darkly pigmented peopleseem to be more prone to forming keloids. Men and women are equallyaffected. Keloids are considered a benign tumor, but they are mainly acosmetic nuisance and never become malignant. Operating on a keloidusually stimulates more scar tissue to form; so many subjects havingkeloids may be told that there are no available treatments. Hypertrophicscars appear like, and are more common than, keloids, although they donot generally grow as large as keloids, may fade with time, and occur inall racial groups. The efficacy of a treatment regimen in a subjecthaving keloids and/or hypertrophic scars can be measured by methodsknown to those of ordinary skill in the art, such as by the use theVancouver Scar Scale (VSS), Manchester Scar Scale (MSS), Subject andObserver Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS), Visual Analog Scale (VAS), andStony Brook Scar Evaluation Scale (SBSES).

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a disease that usually begins as pimple-likebumps on the skin, which tend to develop in places that everyday pimplesdo not appear and is most common on the underarms and groin. Ifhidradenitis suppurativa worsens, the pimple-like bumps can grow deepinto the skin and become painful and can rupture. As the deep bumpsheal, scars can form, and some subjects develop tunnel-like tracts undertheir skin, forming scars, which can thicken. When thick scars form inthe underarm, moving the arm can be difficult. Thick scars in the groinarea can make walking difficult. The efficacy of a treatment regimen ina subject suffering from hidradenitis suppurativa can be measured bymethods known to those of ordinary skill in the art, such as by thevisual count of lesion counts in the affected areas of a subject's skin.

Raynaud's phenomenon is a type of vascular disease characterized by apale to blue to red sequence of color changes of the digits, mostcommonly after exposure to cold. The cause of Raynaud's phenomenon isunknown, although abnormal nerve control of blood-vessel diameter andnerve sensitivity to cold are suspected of being involved. Symptoms ofRaynaud's phenomenon depend on the severity, frequency, and duration ofthe blood-vessel spasm. The efficacy of a treatment regimen in a subjectsuffering from Raynaud's phenomenon can be measured by methods known tothose of ordinary skill in the art, such as measurements of digital pulptemperature, photographic assessment of the affected areas, and a visualanalogue scale for pain in the affected areas.

Post-herpetic neuralgia is generally considered a complication ofshingles, which is caused by the chickenpox (herpes zoster) virus.Postherpetic neuralgia affects nerve fibers and skin, causing burningpain that lasts long after the rash and blisters of shingles disappear.The signs and symptoms of postherpetic neuralgia are generally limitedto the area in a subject's skin where the shingles outbreak firstoccurred. Signs and symptoms of post-herpetic neuralgia may include painthat lasts 3 months or longer after the shingles rash has healedsensitivity to light touch, and itching and numbness in the affectedarea. The efficacy of a treatment regimen in a subject suffering frompost-herpetic neuralgia can be measured by methods known to those ofordinary skill in the art, use of a visual analogue scale for pain inthe affected areas.

Hailey-Hailey Disease (familial benign pemphigus) is a genetic disorderthat causes blisters to form on the skin and is characterized byoutbreaks of rashes and blisters in the skin, usually in the folds ofthe skins, but also often over large areas of the body. The painfulblisters break and sometimes become infected and raw, with new blistersforming over raw skin in a sometimes seemingly unending cycle ofoutbreaks. The cause of the disease is a haploinsufficiency of theenzyme ATP2C1, which encodes the protein hSPCAl. A mutation on one copyof the gene causes only half of this necessary protein to be made andthe cells of the skin do not adhere together properly due tomalformation of intercellular desmosomes, causing acantholysis, blistersand rashes. The efficacy of a treatment regimen in a subject sufferingfrom Hailey-Hailey Disease can be measured by methods known to those ofordinary skill in the art, such as counting the total lesion counts in asubject, wherein a reduction in the total lesion count indicates thetreatment regimen is having a positive effect.

Linear IgA bullous dermatosis (LABD) is a rare subepidermal blisteringdisease due to an autoimmune reaction against basement membrane proteinssuch as the lamina lucida and sublamina densa. The basement membraneanchors the epidermis to the dermis and helps to stabilize the skin.When IgA antibodies target such proteins, the basement membranedestabilizes resulting in tense blister formation. In the majority ofLABD cases, the cause is unknown or idiopathic. Furthermore, more thanhalf of all childhood cases tend to remit over a mean course of two tofour years. Adults may have a more protracted course and LABD has beenshown to occur in those with internal malignancy, infection, and otherautoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or dermatomyositis. Othercases of LABD are drug-induced often due to vancomycin and subjects canbreak out as early after the first dose of vancomycin in some cases. Theefficacy of a treatment regimen in a subject suffering from LABD can bemeasured by methods known to those of ordinary skill in the art, such ascounting the total lesion counts in a subject, wherein a reduction inthe total lesion count indicates the treatment regimen is having apositive effect.

Epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS) is a chronic vesicular disorder withcharacteristic manifestations, from birth to infancy, of intraepidermalvesicle and milia formation on the hand, elbow, or knee due to minimaltrauma. It is a genetic disorder that is caused by a dominant-negativemutation in either the keratin 5 (KRT5) or the keratin 14 (KRT14) gene.EBS is sub-categorized by its clinical manifestation into the systemic(Koebner), localized (Weber-Cockayne), and herpetiform (Dowling-Meara)1types. The localized type of EBS is the mildest form of the subtypesthat involves easy development of vesicles on the palms and soles fromminimal mechanical trauma. According to molecular genetic studies ofEBS, there are mutations in KRT5 and KRT14, which contribute toskeletons on hemidesmosome in keratinocytes located in the basal layernear the dermo-epidermal junction. Mutations in each subtype of EBS varyin location and severity. The efficacy of a treatment regimen in asubject suffering from EBS can be measured by methods known to those ofordinary skill in the art, such as counting the total lesion counts in asubject, wherein a reduction in the total lesion count indicates thetreatment regimen is having a positive effect.

Darier Disease is a skin condition characterized by wart-like blemisheson the body. The blemishes are usually yellowish in color, hard to thetouch, mildly greasy, and can emit a strong odor. The most common sitesfor blemishes are the scalp, forehead, upper arms, chest, back, knees,elbows, and behind the ear. The mucous membranes can also be affected,with blemishes on the roof of the mouth (palate), tongue, inside of thecheek, gums, and throat. Other features of Darier disease include nailabnormalities, such as red and white streaks in the nails with anirregular texture, and small pits in the palms of the hands and soles ofthe feet. The wart-like blemishes characteristic of Darier diseaseusually appear in late childhood to early adulthood. The severity of thedisease varies over time; affected people experience flare-upsalternating with periods when they have fewer blemishes. The appearanceof the blemishes is influenced by environmental factors. Most peoplewith Darier disease will develop more blemishes during the summertimewhen they are exposed to heat and humidity. UV light; minor injury orfriction, such as rubbing or scratching; and ingestion of certainmedications can also cause an increase in blemishes. The efficacy of atreatment regimen in a subject suffering from Darier Disease can bemeasured by methods known to those of ordinary skill in the art, such ascounting the total lesion counts and measuring the size of the lesionsin a subject, wherein a reduction in the total lesion count indicatesthe treatment regimen is having a positive effect.

Pachyonchia Congenita is a condition that primarily affects the nailsand skin. The signs and symptoms of this condition in a subject usuallybecome apparent within the first few months of a subject's life. Almosteveryone with pachyonychia congenita has hypertrophic nail dystrophy,which causes the fingernails and toenails to become thick and abnormallyshaped. Many affected children also develop very painful blisters andcalluses on the soles of the feet and, less commonly, on the palms ofthe hands. This condition is known as palmoplantar keratoderma. Severeblisters and calluses on the feet can make it painful or impossible towalk. Pachyonychia congenita can have several additional features, whichvary among affected individuals. These features include thick, whitepatches on the tongue and inside of the cheeks (oral leukokeratosis);bumps called follicular keratoses that develop around hair follicles onthe elbows, knees, and waistline; cysts in the armpits, groin, back, orscalp; and excessive sweating on the palms and soles (palmoplantarhyperhidrosis). Some affected individuals also develop widespread cystscalled steatocystomas, which are filled with an oily substance calledsebum that normally lubricates the skin and hair. Some babies withpachyonychia congenita have prenatal or natal teeth, which are teeththat are present at birth or in early infancy. Rarely, pachyonychiacongenita can affect the voice box (larynx), potentially leading tohoarseness or breathing problems. The efficacy of a treatment regimen ina subject suffering from pachyonchia congenita can be measured bymethods known to those of ordinary skill in the art, such as countingthe total number of blisters and measuring the size of the blisters inthe affected area on a subject.

Aquagenic keratoderma (AK) is a skin disorder also known as acquiredaquagenic palmoplantar keratoderma, transient reactive papulotranslucentacrokeratoderma, aquagenic wrinkling of the palms or aquagenic syringealacrokeratoderma. The main characteristic of the disorder is skinwrinkling with edema of palms/soles, whitish papules, pruritus, burning,and pain after contact with water. Prolongation of water exposure andtemperature of the water affect the rate and intensity of lesiondevelopment; however, the pathogenesis of AK is poorly understood. Theefficacy of a treatment regimen in a subject suffering from AK can bemeasured by methods known to those of ordinary skill in the art, such ascounting the total number of lesions in a subject, the visual analoguepain score, and the visual analogue pruritis score.

Notalgia paresthetic is a sensory neuropathic syndrome of the midbackskin, classically described as the unilateral infrascapular area. It isprimarily a localized pruritus and dysesthesia syndrome, and it maypresent with episodic itching or pain on a small patch of the mid back,usually an area of skin just past easy reach. The correlation ofnotalgia paraesthetica localization with corresponding degenerativechanges in the spine suggest that spinal nerve impingement may be acontributing cause, but subjects may have other conditions thatpredispose them to peripheral neuropathies, such as nerve damage. Theefficacy of a treatment regimen in a subject suffering from notalgiaparaesthetica can be measured by methods known to those of ordinaryskill in the art, such as counting the total number of lesions in asubject, the visual analogue pain score, and the visual analoguepruritis score.

Pompholyx (dyshidrotic eczema) is a skin condition in which very small,fluid-filled blisters appear on the palms of a subject's hands, sides ofthe fingers, and soles of the feet. The blisters that occur indyshidrosis may cause intense itching and, once dried, may cause asubject's skin to appear scaly. The blisters typically recur, sometimesbefore a subject's skin heals completely from the previous blisters. Theefficacy of a treatment regimen in a subject suffering from dyshidroticeczema can be measured by methods known to those of ordinary skill inthe art, such as observing the signs and symptoms of eczema, the visualanalogue pain score, and the visual analogue pruritis score.

Chromhidrosis is a condition characterized by the secretion of coloredsweat and is caused by the deposition of lipofuscin in the sweat glands.It normally affects the apocrine glands, mainly on the face andunderarms. The efficacy of a treatment regimen in a subject sufferingfrom chromhidrosis can be measured by methods known to those of ordinaryskill in the art, such as observing the signs of sweat and the odor ofsweat in an affected subject.

Bromhidrosis, also known as osmidrosis, is a condition of abnormal oroffensive body odor, largely determined by apocrine gland secretion,although other sources may play a role. Sudoriferous (sweat) glands aredivided into two types: apocrine and eccrine and there is some crossoverin some subjects. The efficacy of a treatment regimen in a subjectsuffering from bromhidrosis can be measured by methods known to those ofordinary skill in the art, such as observing the odor of sweat in anaffected subject.

Eccrine nevus is a disease, which may be present at birth or at an earlyage. It is more often associated with localized hyperhidrosis, whilecases not associated have also been reported. It is usuallycharacterized histologically by the increase in number or size ofstructurally normal eccrine glands. The efficacy of a treatment regimenin a subject suffering from eccrine nevus can be measured by methodsknown to those of ordinary skill in the art, use of the HyperhidrosisDisease Severity Scale (HDSS), and measuring the number sweat episodesper month in an affected subject.

Facial rhytides is a condition in subjects that is associated withmoderate to severe glabellar lines associated with corrugator and/orprocerus muscle activity, moderate to severe lateral canthal linesassociated with orbicularis oculi activity, and/or moderate to severeforehead lines associated with frontalis muscle activity. The efficacyof a treatment regimen in a subject having facial rhytides can bemeasured by methods known to those of ordinary skill in the art,including a 4-point Facial Wrinkle Scale (FWS; 0=none, 1=mild,2=moderate, 3=severe).

Atrophic acne scarring can occur in subjects suffering from acne. Theefficacy of a treatment regimen in a subject suffering from atrophicacne scarring can be measured by methods known to those of ordinaryskill in the art, including the Self-assessment of Clinical Acne-RelatedScars (SCARS) and the Facial Acne Scar Quality of Life (FASQoL) tools.

In another aspect is provided a method of treating a skin condition in asubject, comprising applying to the skin of the subject a firstcomposition comprising Spongilla, and a second composition comprisingone or more botulinum toxins, wherein (a) the second composition iscomprises one or more botulinum toxin type selected from botulinum toxintype A, botulinum toxin type B, botulinum toxin type C1, botulinum toxintype C2, botulinum toxin type D, botulinum toxin type E, botulinum toxintype F and botulinum toxin type G; and (b) the skin condition in thesubject is selected from one or more of luminosity, brightness, skinpore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overallskin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on theface, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facialfolds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facialwrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midfacecontour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellarlines, correction of facila depressions, either due to injury orage-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, facialrhytides, forehead wrinkles, acne vulgaris, acne rosacea type 1, acnerosacea type 2, psoriasis, hyperhidrosis, alopecia areata, androgenicalopecia, keloids, and hypertrophic scars, hidradenitis suppurativa,Raynaud phenomenon, post-herpetic neuralgia, Hailey-Hailey disease, IgAbullous dermatosis, epidermolysis bullosa Simplex Weber-Cockane, Darierdisease, pachyonchia congenita, aquagenic keratoderma, notalgiaparesthetic, pompholyx (dyshidrotic eczema), chromhidrosis andbromhidrosis, eccrine nevus, facial rhytides, atrophic acne scars, andmelasma. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the one or morebotulinum toxin type is selected from botulinum toxin type A andbotulinum toxin type B. In another embodiment are methods, wherein theone or more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type A. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein the botulinum toxin type A is selectedfrom onabotulinumtoxinA, abobotulinumtoxinA, incobotulinumtoxinA,prabotulinumtoxinA, and daxibotulinumtoxinA. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the botulinum toxin type A is onabotulinumtoxinA. Inanother embodiment are methods, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isabobotulinumtoxinA. In another embodiment are methods, wherein thebotulinum toxin type A is incobotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the botulinumtoxin type A is prabotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isdaxibotulinumtoxinA. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the oneor more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type B. In anotheraspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the oneor more botulinum toxin type B is rimabotulinumtoxinB. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein the skin condition in the subject isselected from one or more of luminosity, brightness, skin pore size,skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overall skinquality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on theface, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facialfolds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facialwrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midfacecontour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellarlines, correction of facila depressions, either due to injury orage-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, facialrhytides, and forehead wrinkles. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxintype is botulinum toxin type E. In another aspect is provided any of themethods disclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type Eis EB-001A or EB-001T. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type E isEB-001A. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type E is EB-001T. Inanother embodiment are methods, wherein the skin condition in thesubject is selected from acne vulgaris, acne rosacea type 1, acnerosacea type 2, psoriasis, and hyperhidrosis. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the skin condition in the subject is acne vulgaris. Inanother embodiment are methods, wherein the skin condition in thesubject is acne rosacea type 1. In another embodiment are methods,wherein the skin condition in the subject is acne rosacea type 2. Inanother embodiment are methods, wherein the skin condition in thesubject is psoriasis. In another embodiment are methods, wherein theskin condition in the subject is hyperhidrosis. In another embodimentare methods, wherein the Spongilla is Spongilla lacustris. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein the second composition comprising one ormore botulinum toxins is applied topically to the skin of the subject.In another embodiment are methods, wherein the second compositioncomprising one or more botulinum toxins is in the form of an aqueoussolution. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the secondcomposition is applied to the skin of the subject in the form of asolution. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the secondcomposition is in the form of an aqueous solution. In another embodimentare methods, wherein the amount of the first composition comprisingSpongilla applied to the skin of the subject is from about 0.5 grams toabout 50 grams, measured as a dry weight. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the first composition is applied to the skin of thesubject in the form of a paste. In another embodiment are methods,wherein the paste further comprises water or saline. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein the paste is prepared by mixing a powdercomprising Spongilla and an aqueous solution comprising hydrogenperoxide. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the aqueoussolution comprises hydrogen peroxide at a w/w concentration of about 3%.In another embodiment are methods, wherein the first composition isapplied to the skin of the subject prior to the second composition beingapplied to the skin of the subject. In another embodiment are methods,wherein the first composition is applied to the skin of the subject andis permitted to dry on the skin of the subject prior to application ofthe second composition to the skin of the subject. In another embodimentare methods, wherein the first composition is applied to the skin of thesubject in the form of an aqueous paste, wherein the aqueous portion isderived from water or saline. In another embodiment are methods, whereinthe aqueous paste further comprises hydrogen peroxide. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxideis applied to the face of the subject following application of the firstcomposition to the skin of the subject and prior to the application ofthe second composition to the skin of the subject. In another embodimentare methods, wherein the first composition further comprises hydrogenperoxide. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the hydrogenperoxide is an aqueous solution. In another embodiment are methods,wherein the aqueous solution comprises hydrogen peroxide at a w/wconcentration of about 3%. In another embodiment are methods, whereinthe second composition is permitted to dry on the skin of the subjectfollowing application to the skin of the subject. In another embodimentare methods, wherein the second composition is applied to the skin ofthe subject prior to the first composition being applied to the skin ofthe subject. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the secondcomposition is permitted to dry on the skin of the subject prior to thefirst composition being applied to the skin of the subject. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein the first composition is applied to theskin of the subject in the form of an aqueous paste, wherein the aqueousportion is derived from water or saline. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the aqueous paste further comprises hydrogen peroxide.In another embodiment are methods, wherein an aqueous solution ofhydrogen peroxide is applied to the face of the subject followingapplication of the first composition to the skin of the subject. Inanother embodiment are methods, wherein the hydrogen peroxide is anaqueous solution. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the aqueoussolution comprises hydrogen peroxide at a w/w concentration of about 3%.In another embodiment are methods, wherein the first composition ispermitted to dry on the skin of the subject. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the first composition and the second composition aremixed together, and the resulting mixture is applied to the skin of thesubject. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the firstcomposition is mixed with an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide priorto mixing with the second composition. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the mixture of the first composition and the secondcomposition is further mixed with an aqueous solution of hydrogenperoxide prior to application to the skin of the subject. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein the aqueous solution comprises hydrogenperoxide at a w/w concentration of about 3%. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the first composition and the second composition areapplied to the skin of the subject once per week. In another embodimentare methods, wherein the second composition is applied to the skin ofthe subject no more than once every 4 weeks. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the first composition is applied to the skin of thesubject at least once per week for at least one week. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein the first composition is applied to theskin of the subject once per week for 6 weeks. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the first composition and the second composition areapplied to the skin of the subject on at least one of the subject'sface, back and chest. In another embodiment are methods, wherein thefirst composition and the second composition are applied to the skin ofthe subject on the subject's face. In another embodiment are methods,wherein the first composition and the second composition are applied tothe skin of the subject on the subject's back. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the first composition c and the second compositioncomprising are applied to the skin of the subject on the subject'schest.

In one aspect is provided a method of treating a skin condition in asubject, comprising applying to the skin of the subject a firstcomposition and a second composition, wherein (a) the first compositioncomprises Spongilla powder; (b) the second composition is comprises oneor more botulinum toxin type selected from botulinum toxin type A, andbotulinum toxin type B; and (c) the skin condition in the subject isselected from one or more of luminosity, brightness, skin pore size,skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overall skinquality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on theface, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facialfolds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facialwrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midfacecontour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellarlines, correction of facila depressions, either due to injury orage-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, facialrhytides, forehead wrinkles, acne vulgaris, acne rosacea type 1, acnerosacea type 2, psoriasis, hyperhidrosis, alopecia areata, androgenicalopecia, keloids and hypertrophic scars, hidradenitis suppurativa,Raynaud phenomenon, post-herpetic neuralgia, Hailey-Hailey disease, IgAbullous dermatosis, epidermolysis bullosa Simplex Weber-Cockane, Darierdisease, pachyonchia congenita, aquagenic keratoderma, notalgiaparesthetic, pompholyx (dyshidrotic eczema), chromhidrosis andbromhidrosis, eccrine nevus, facial rhytides, atrophic acne scars, andmelasma. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the one or morebotulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type A. In another embodimentare methods, wherein the botulinum toxin type A is selected fromonabotulinumtoxinA, abobotulinumtoxinA, incobotulinumtoxinA,prabotulinumtoxinA, and daxibotulinumtoxinA. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the botulinum toxin type A is onabotulinumtoxinA. Inanother embodiment are methods, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isabobotulinumtoxinA. In another embodiment are methods, wherein thebotulinum toxin type A is incobotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the botulinumtoxin type A is prabotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any ofthe methods disclosed herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isdaxibotulinumtoxinA. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the oneor more botulinum toxin type is botulinum toxin type B. In anotheraspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the oneor more botulinum toxin type B is rimabotulinumtoxinB. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type isbotulinum toxin type E. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type E isEB-001A or EB-001T. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type E isEB-001A. In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosedherein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type E is EB-001T. Inanother embodiment are methods, wherein the skin condition in thesubject is selected from acne vulgaris, acne rosacea type 1, acnerosacea type 2, psoriasis, and hyperhidrosis. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the skin condition in the subject is acne vulgaris. Inanother embodiment are methods, wherein the skin condition in thesubject is acne rosacea type 1. In another embodiment are methods,wherein the skin condition in the subject is acne rosacea type 2. Inanother embodiment are methods, wherein the skin condition in thesubject is psoriasis. In another embodiment are methods, wherein theskin condition in the subject is hyperhidrosis. In another embodimentare methods, wherein the Spongilla is Spongilla lacustris. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein the second composition comprising one ormore botulinum toxins is applied topically to the skin of the subject.In another embodiment are methods, wherein the second compositioncomprising one or more botulinum toxins is in the form of an aqueoussolution. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the secondcomposition is applied to the skin of the subject in the form of asolution. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the secondcomposition is in the form of an aqueous solution. In another embodimentare methods, wherein the amount of the first composition comprisingSpongilla applied to the skin of the subject is from about 0.5 grams toabout 50 grams, measured as a dry weight. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the first composition is applied to the skin of thesubject in the form of a paste. In another embodiment are methods,wherein the paste further comprises water or saline. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein the paste is prepared by mixing a powdercomprising Spongilla and an aqueous solution comprising hydrogenperoxide. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the aqueoussolution comprises hydrogen peroxide at a w/w concentration of about 3%.In another embodiment are methods, wherein the first composition isapplied to the skin of the subject prior to the second composition beingapplied to the skin of the subject. In another embodiment are methods,wherein the first composition is applied to the skin of the subject andis permitted to dry on the skin of the subject prior to application ofthe second composition to the skin of the subject. In another embodimentare methods, wherein the first composition is applied to the skin of thesubject in the form of an aqueous paste, wherein the aqueous portion isderived from water or saline. In another embodiment are methods, whereinthe aqueous paste further comprises hydrogen peroxide. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxideis applied to the face of the subject following application of the firstcomposition to the skin of the subject and prior to the application ofthe second composition to the skin of the subject. In another embodimentare methods, wherein the first composition further comprises hydrogenperoxide. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the hydrogenperoxide is an aqueous solution. In another embodiment are methods,wherein the aqueous solution comprises hydrogen peroxide at a w/wconcentration of about 3%. In another embodiment are methods, whereinthe second composition is permitted to dry on the skin of the subjectfollowing application to the skin of the subject. In another embodimentare methods, wherein the second composition is applied to the skin ofthe subject prior to the first composition being applied to the skin ofthe subject. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the secondcomposition is permitted to dry on the skin of the subject prior to thefirst composition being applied to the skin of the subject. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein the first composition is applied to theskin of the subject in the form of an aqueous paste, wherein the aqueousportion is derived from water or saline. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the aqueous paste further comprises hydrogen peroxide.In another embodiment are methods, wherein an aqueous solution ofhydrogen peroxide is applied to the face of the subject followingapplication of the first composition to the skin of the subject. Inanother embodiment are methods, wherein the hydrogen peroxide is anaqueous solution. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the aqueoussolution comprises hydrogen peroxide at a w/w concentration of about 3%.In another embodiment are methods, wherein the first composition ispermitted to dry on the skin of the subject. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the first composition and the second composition aremixed together, and the resulting mixture is applied to the skin of thesubject. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the firstcomposition is mixed with an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide priorto mixing with the second composition. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the mixture of the first composition and the secondcomposition is further mixed with an aqueous solution of hydrogenperoxide prior to application to the skin of the subject. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein the aqueous solution comprises hydrogenperoxide at a w/w concentration of about 3%. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the first composition and the second composition areapplied to the skin of the subject once per week. In another embodimentare methods, wherein the second composition is applied to the skin ofthe subject no more than once every 4 weeks. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the first composition is applied to the skin of thesubject at least once per week for at least one week. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein the first composition is applied to theskin of the subject once per week for 6 weeks. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the first composition and the second composition areapplied to the skin of the subject on at least one of the subject'sface, back and chest. In another embodiment are methods, wherein thefirst composition and the second composition are applied to the skin ofthe subject on the subject's face. In another embodiment are methods,wherein the first composition and the second composition are applied tothe skin of the subject on the subject's back. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the first composition c and the second compositioncomprising are applied to the skin of the subject on the subject'schest.

In one aspect is provided a method of treating a skin condition in asubject, comprising applying to the skin of the subject a firstcomposition and a second composition, wherein (a) the first compositioncomprises Spongilla lacustris powder; (b) the second compositioncomprises one or more botulinum toxin type selected from botulinum toxintype A; and (c) the skin condition in the subject is selected from oneor more of luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count,sebum production, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelidlaxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on theface, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinklessuch as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such assmile lines or marionette lines, age-related midface contourdeficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines,correction of facila depressions, either due to injury or age-related,perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, facial rhytides, andforehead wrinkles. In another embodiment are methods, wherein thebotulinum toxin type A is selected from onabotulinumtoxinA,abobotulinumtoxinA, incobotulinumtoxinA, prabotulinumtoxinA, anddaxibotulinumtoxinA. In another embodiment are methods, wherein thebotulinum toxin type A is onabotulinumtoxinA. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the botulinum toxin type A is abobotulinumtoxinA. Inanother embodiment are methods, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isincobotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isprabotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isdaxibotulinumtoxinA. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the skincondition in the subject is acne vulgaris. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the skin condition in the subject is acne rosaceatype 1. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the skin condition inthe subject is acne rosacea type 2. In another embodiment are methods,wherein the skin condition in the subject is psoriasis. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein the skin condition in the subject ishyperhidrosis. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the secondcomposition comprising one or more botulinum toxins is applied topicallyto the skin of the subject. In another embodiment are methods, whereinthe second composition comprising one or more botulinum toxins is in theform of an aqueous solution. In another embodiment are methods, whereinthe second composition is applied to the skin of the subject in the formof a solution. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the secondcomposition is in the form of an aqueous solution. In another embodimentare methods, wherein the amount of the first composition comprisingSpongilla applied to the skin of the subject is from about 0.5 grams toabout 50 grams, measured as a dry weight. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the first composition is applied to the skin of thesubject in the form of a paste. In another embodiment are methods,wherein the paste further comprises water or saline. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein the paste is prepared by mixing a powdercomprising Spongilla and an aqueous solution comprising hydrogenperoxide. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the aqueoussolution comprises hydrogen peroxide at a w/w concentration of about 3%.In another embodiment are methods, wherein the first composition isapplied to the skin of the subject prior to the second composition beingapplied to the skin of the subject. In another embodiment are methods,wherein the first composition is applied to the skin of the subject andis permitted to dry on the skin of the subject prior to application ofthe second composition to the skin of the subject. In another embodimentare methods, wherein the first composition is applied to the skin of thesubject in the form of an aqueous paste, wherein the aqueous portion isderived from water or saline. In another embodiment are methods, whereinthe aqueous paste further comprises hydrogen peroxide. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxideis applied to the face of the subject following application of the firstcomposition to the skin of the subject and prior to the application ofthe second composition to the skin of the subject. In another embodimentare methods, wherein the first composition further comprises hydrogenperoxide. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the hydrogenperoxide is an aqueous solution. In another embodiment are methods,wherein the aqueous solution comprises hydrogen peroxide at a w/wconcentration of about 3%. In another embodiment are methods, whereinthe second composition is permitted to dry on the skin of the subjectfollowing application to the skin of the subject. In another embodimentare methods, wherein the second composition is applied to the skin ofthe subject prior to the first composition being applied to the skin ofthe subject. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the secondcomposition is permitted to dry on the skin of the subject prior to thefirst composition being applied to the skin of the subject. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein the first composition is applied to theskin of the subject in the form of an aqueous paste, wherein the aqueousportion is derived from water or saline. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the aqueous paste further comprises hydrogen peroxide.In another embodiment are methods, wherein an aqueous solution ofhydrogen peroxide is applied to the face of the subject followingapplication of the first composition to the skin of the subject. Inanother embodiment are methods, wherein the hydrogen peroxide is anaqueous solution. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the aqueoussolution comprises hydrogen peroxide at a w/w concentration of about 3%.In another embodiment are methods, wherein the first composition ispermitted to dry on the skin of the subject. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the first composition and the second composition aremixed together, and the resulting mixture is applied to the skin of thesubject. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the firstcomposition is mixed with an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide priorto mixing with the second composition. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the mixture of the first composition and the secondcomposition is further mixed with an aqueous solution of hydrogenperoxide prior to application to the skin of the subject. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein the aqueous solution comprises hydrogenperoxide at a w/w concentration of about 3%. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the first composition and the second composition areapplied to the skin of the subject once per week. In another embodimentare methods, wherein the second composition is applied to the skin ofthe subject no more than once every 4 weeks. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the first composition is applied to the skin of thesubject at least once per week for at least one week. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein the first composition is applied to theskin of the subject once per week for 6 weeks. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the first composition and the second composition areapplied to the skin of the subject on at least one of the subject'sface, back and chest. In another embodiment are methods, wherein thefirst composition and the second composition are applied to the skin ofthe subject on the subject's face. In another embodiment are methods,wherein the first composition and the second composition are applied tothe skin of the subject on the subject's back. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the first composition c and the second compositioncomprising are applied to the skin of the subject on the subject'schest.

In one aspect is provided a method of treating a skin condition in asubject, comprising applying to the skin of the subject a firstcomposition and a second composition, wherein (a) the first compositioncomprises Spongilla lacustris powder; (b) the second compositioncomprises one or more botulinum toxin type selected from botulinum toxintype A; and (c) the skin condition in the subject is selected from oneor more of luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count,sebum production, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelidlaxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on theface, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinklessuch as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such assmile lines or marionette lines, age-related midface contourdeficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines,correction of facila depressions, either due to injury or age-related,perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, facial rhytides,forehead wrinkles, acne vulgaris, acne rosacea type 1, acne rosacea type2, psoriasis, and hyperhidrosis. In another embodiment are methods,wherein the second composition comprises onabotulinumtoxinA, and theskin condition in the subject is acne vulgaris. In another embodimentare methods, wherein the second composition comprisesonabotulinumtoxinA, and the skin condition in the subject is acnerosacea type 1. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the secondcomposition comprises onabotulinumtoxinA, and the skin condition in thesubject is acne rosacea type 2. In another embodiment are methods,wherein the second composition comprises onabotulinumtoxinA, and theskin condition in the subject is psoriasis. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the second composition comprises onabotulinumtoxinA,and the skin condition in the subject is hyperhidrosis. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein the second composition comprisesabobotulinumtoxinA. In another embodiment are methods, wherein thesecond composition comprises abobotulinumtoxinA, and the skin conditionin the subject is acne vulgaris. In another embodiment are methods,wherein the second composition comprises abobotulinumtoxinA, and theskin condition in the subject is acne rosacea type 1. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein the second composition comprisesabobotulinumtoxinA, and the skin condition in the subject is acnerosacea type 2. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the secondcomposition comprises abobotulinumtoxinA, and the skin condition in thesubject is psoriasis. In another embodiment are methods, wherein thesecond composition comprises abobotulinumtoxinA, and the skin conditionin the subject is hyperhidrosis. In another embodiment are methods,wherein the second composition comprises incobotulinumtoxinA. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein the second composition comprisesincobotulinumtoxinA, and the skin condition in the subject is acnevulgaris. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the secondcomposition comprises incobotulinumtoxinA, and the skin condition in thesubject is acne rosacea type 1. In another embodiment are methods,wherein the second composition comprises incobotulinumtoxinA, and theskin condition in the subject is acne rosacea type 2. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein the second composition comprisesincobotulinumtoxinA, and the skin condition in the subject is psoriasis.In another embodiment are methods, wherein the second compositioncomprises incobotulinumtoxinA, and the skin condition in the subject ishyperhidrosis. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the secondcomposition comprises prabotulinumtoxinA. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the second composition comprises prabotulinumtoxinA,and the skin condition in the subject is acne vulgaris. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein the second composition comprisesprabotulinumtoxinA, and the skin condition in the subject is acnerosacea type 1. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the secondcomposition comprises prabotulinumtoxinA, and the skin condition in thesubject is acne rosacea type 2. In another embodiment are methods,wherein the second composition comprises prabotulinumtoxinA, and theskin condition in the subject is psoriasis. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the second composition comprises prabotulinumtoxinA,and the skin condition in the subject is hyperhidrosis. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein the second composition comprisesdaxibotulinumtoxinA. In another embodiment are methods, wherein thesecond composition comprises daxibotulinumtoxinA, and the skin conditionin the subject is acne vulgaris. In another embodiment are methods,wherein the second composition comprises daxibotulinumtoxinA, and theskin condition in the subject is acne rosacea type 1. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein the second composition comprisesdaxibotulinumtoxinA, and the skin condition in the subject is acnerosacea type 2. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the secondcomposition comprises daxibotulinumtoxinA, and the skin condition in thesubject is psoriasis. In another embodiment are methods, wherein thesecond composition comprises daxibotulinumtoxinA, and the skin conditionin the subject is hyperhidrosis.

In another embodiment are methods, wherein the second compositioncomprises EB-001A. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the secondcomposition comprises EB-001A, and the skin condition in the subject isacne vulgaris. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the secondcomposition comprises EB-001A, and the skin condition in the subject isacne rosacea type 1. In another embodiment are methods, wherein thesecond composition comprises EB-001A, and the skin condition in thesubject is one or more of luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skinpore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overall skin quality,eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxityon the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds andwrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinklessuch as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midface contourdeficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines,correction of facila depressions, either due to injury or age-related,perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, facial rhytides,forehead wrinkles, acne rosacea type 2. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the second composition comprises EB-001A, and the skincondition in the subject is psoriasis. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the second composition comprises EB-001A, and the skincondition in the subject is hyperhidrosis. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the second composition comprises EB-001T. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein the second composition comprisesEB-001T, and the skin condition in the subject is acne vulgaris. Inanother embodiment are methods, wherein the second composition comprisesEB-001T, and the skin condition in the subject is acne rosacea type 1.In another embodiment are methods, wherein the second compositioncomprises EB-001T, and the skin condition in the subject is acne rosaceatype 2. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the secondcomposition comprises EB-001T, and the skin condition in the subject ispsoriasis. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the secondcomposition comprises EB-001T, and the skin condition in the subject ishyperhidrosis.

In another embodiment are methods, wherein the second compositioncomprising one or more botulinum toxins is applied topically to the skinof the subject. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the secondcomposition comprising one or more botulinum toxins is in the form of anaqueous solution. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the secondcomposition is applied to the skin of the subject in the form of asolution. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the secondcomposition is in the form of an aqueous solution. In another embodimentare methods, wherein the amount of the first composition comprisingSpongilla applied to the skin of the subject is from about 0.5 grams toabout 50 grams, measured as a dry weight. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the first composition is applied to the skin of thesubject in the form of a paste. In another embodiment are methods,wherein the paste further comprises water or saline. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein the paste is prepared by mixing a powdercomprising Spongilla and an aqueous solution comprising hydrogenperoxide. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the aqueoussolution comprises hydrogen peroxide at a w/w concentration of about 3%.In another embodiment are methods, wherein the first composition isapplied to the skin of the subject prior to the second composition beingapplied to the skin of the subject. In another embodiment are methods,wherein the first composition is applied to the skin of the subject andis permitted to dry on the skin of the subject prior to application ofthe second composition to the skin of the subject. In another embodimentare methods, wherein the first composition is applied to the skin of thesubject in the form of an aqueous paste, wherein the aqueous portion isderived from water or saline. In another embodiment are methods, whereinthe aqueous paste further comprises hydrogen peroxide. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxideis applied to the face of the subject following application of the firstcomposition to the skin of the subject and prior to the application ofthe second composition to the skin of the subject. In another embodimentare methods, wherein the first composition further comprises hydrogenperoxide. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the hydrogenperoxide is an aqueous solution. In another embodiment are methods,wherein the aqueous solution comprises hydrogen peroxide at a w/wconcentration of about 3%. In another embodiment are methods, whereinthe second composition is permitted to dry on the skin of the subjectfollowing application to the skin of the subject. In another embodimentare methods, wherein the second composition is applied to the skin ofthe subject prior to the first composition being applied to the skin ofthe subject. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the secondcomposition is permitted to dry on the skin of the subject prior to thefirst composition being applied to the skin of the subject. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein the first composition is applied to theskin of the subject in the form of an aqueous paste, wherein the aqueousportion is derived from water or saline. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the aqueous paste further comprises hydrogen peroxide.In another embodiment are methods, wherein an aqueous solution ofhydrogen peroxide is applied to the face of the subject followingapplication of the first composition to the skin of the subject. Inanother embodiment are methods, wherein the hydrogen peroxide is anaqueous solution. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the aqueoussolution comprises hydrogen peroxide at a w/w concentration of about 3%.In another embodiment are methods, wherein the first composition ispermitted to dry on the skin of the subject. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the first composition and the second composition aremixed together, and the resulting mixture is applied to the skin of thesubject. In another embodiment are methods, wherein the firstcomposition is mixed with an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide priorto mixing with the second composition. In another embodiment aremethods, wherein the mixture of the first composition and the secondcomposition is further mixed with an aqueous solution of hydrogenperoxide prior to application to the skin of the subject. In anotherembodiment are methods, wherein the aqueous solution comprises hydrogenperoxide at a w/w concentration of about 3%.

In another aspect is provided a kit, comprising a first composition anda second composition, wherein (a) the first composition comprises aSpongilla; and (b) the second composition comprises one or morebotulinum toxins. In another aspect is provided any of the kitsdescribed herein, further comprising instructions for use in treatingthe first and the second composition in the treatment in a subjecthaving a skin condition. In another aspect is provided any of the kitsdescribed herein, wherein the first composition comprises Spongilla inthe form of a powder. In another aspect is provided any of the kitsdescribed herein, wherein the Spongilla is in the form of a powdercomprising particles that are substantially uniform in size.

In another aspect is provided any of the kits described herein, whereinnot less than 50% of the particles comprising the Spongilla powder passthrough a US 70-mesh screen.

In another aspect is provided any of the kits described herein, whereinnot less than about 50% of the particles comprising the Spongilla powderpass through a US 70-mesh screen. In another embodiment are methods,wherein not less than about 60%, or about 70%, or about 75%, or about80%, or about 85%, or about 90%, or about 95%, or about 96%, or about97%, or about 98%, or about 99% of the particles comprising theSpongilla powder pass through a US 70-mesh screen. In another aspect isprovided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein not less than about95%, or about 96%, or about 97%, or about 98%, or about 99% of theparticles comprising the Spongilla powder pass through a US 70-meshscreen. In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein,wherein not less than about 95% of the particles comprising theSpongilla powder pass through a US 70-mesh screen. In another aspect isprovided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein not less than about96% of the particles comprising the Spongilla powder pass through a US70-mesh screen. In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosedherein, wherein not less than about 97% of the particles comprising theSpongilla powder pass through a US 70-mesh screen. In another aspect isprovided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein not less than about98% of the particles comprising the Spongilla powder pass through a US70-mesh screen. In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosedherein, wherein not less than about 99% of the particles comprising theSpongilla powder pass through a US 70-mesh screen.

In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, whereinthe particles comprising the Spongilla powder have an average length offrom about 50 μm to about 500 μm. In another aspect is provided any ofthe kits disclosed herein, wherein the particles comprising theSpongilla powder have an average length of from about 50 μm to about 400μm, or from about 50 μm to about 350 μm, or from about 50 μm to about300 μm, or from about 50 μm to about 250 μm, or from about 50 μm toabout 200 μm, or from about 75 μm to about 500 μm, or from about 75 μmto about 450 μm, or from about 80 μm to about 450 μm, or from about 80μm to about 400 μm, or from about 85 μm to about 450 μm, or from about85 μm to about 400 μm, or from about 90 μm to about 450 μm, or fromabout 90 μm to about 400 μm, or from about 90 μm to about 350 μm, orfrom about 100 μm to about 450 μm, or from about 100 μm to about 400 μm,or from about 100 μm to about 350 μm, or from about 100 μm to about 300μm, or from about 100 μm to about 250 μm, or from about 100μm to about200 μm, or from about 150 μm to about 500 μm, or from about 150 μm toabout 450 μm, or from about 150 μm to about 400 μm, or from about 150 μmto about 350 μm, or from about 150 μm to about 350 μm, or from about 150μm to about 300 μm, or from about 150 μm to about 250 μm, or from about150 μm to about 200 μm, or from about 175 μm to about 450 μm, or fromabout 175 μm to about 400 μm, or from about 175 μm to about 350 μm, orfrom about 175 μm to about 300 μm, or from about 175 μm to about 250 μm,or from about 175 μm to about 200 μm. In another aspect is provided anyof the kits disclosed herein, wherein the particles comprising theSpongilla powder have an average length of about 50 μm, or about 75 μm,or about 80 μm, or about 85 μm, or about 90 μm, or about 100 μm, orabout 125 μm, or about 150 μm, or about 175 μm, or about 200 μm, orabout 225 μm, or about 250 μm, or about 300 μm, or about 350 μm, orabout 400 μm, or about 450 μm, or about 500 μm. In another aspect isprovided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the particlescomprising the Spongilla powder have an average length of about 200 μm.

In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, whereinthe particles comprising the Spongilla powder have an average diameterof from about 5 μm to about 50 μm. In another aspect is provided any ofthe kits disclosed herein, wherein the particles comprising theSpongilla powder have an average diameter of from about 5 μm to about 45μm, or from about 5 μm to about 40 μm, from about 5 μm to about 35 μm,from about 5 μm to about 30 μm, from about 5 μm to about 25 μm, fromabout 5 μm to about 20 μm, from about 10 μm to about 50 μm, from about10 μm to about 45 μm, from about 10 μm to about 40 μm, from about 10 μmto about 35 μm, from about 10 μm to about 30 μm, from about 10 μm toabout 25 μm, from about 10 μm to about 20 μm. In another aspect isprovided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the particlescomprising the Spongilla powder have an average diameter of about 5 μm,or about 10 μm, or about 15 μm, or about 20 μm, or about 25 μm, or about30 μm, or about 35 μm, or about 40 μm, or about 45 μm, or about 50 μm.

In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, whereinthe particles comprising the Spongilla powder have an aspect ratio offrom about 1 to about 100. In another aspect is provided any of the kitsdisclosed herein, wherein the particles comprising the Spongilla powderhave an aspect ratio of from about 1 to about 75, or from about 1 toabout 50, or from about 1 to about 25, or from about 1 to about 20, orfrom about 1 to about 15, or from about 5 to about 100, or from about 5to about 75, or from about 5 to about 50, or from about 5 to about 40,or from about 5 to about 35, or from about 5 to about 30, or from about5 to about 25, or from about 5 to about 20, or from about 5 to about 15,or from about 7 to about 50, or from about 7 to about 45, or from about7 to about 40, or from about 7 to about 35, or from about 7 to about 30,or from about 7 to about 25, or from about 10 to about 50, or from about10 to about 45, or from about 10 to about 40, or from about 10 to about35, or from about 10 to about 30, or from about 10 to about 25, or fromabout 10 to about 15. In another aspect is provided any of the kitsdisclosed herein, wherein the particles comprising the Spongilla powderhave an aspect ratio of about 5, or about 6, or about 7, or about 8, orabout 9, or about 10, or about 11, or about 12, or about 13, or about14, or about 15, or about 16, or about 17, or about 18, or about 19, orabout 20, or about 21, or about 22, or about 23, or about 24, or about25, or about 26, or about 27, or about 28, or about 29, or about 30, orabout 35, or about 40, or about 45, or about 50, or about 75, or about100.

In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, whereinthe first composition has a residual moisture content of not more thanabout 20%. In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosedherein, wherein the first composition has a residual moisture content ofnot more than about 15%, or not more than about 10%, or not more thanabout 9%, or not more than about 8%, or not more than about 7%, or notmore than about 6%, or not more than about 5%, or not more than about4%, or not more than about 3%, or not more than about 2%, or not morethan 1%. In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein,wherein the first composition has a residual moisture content of notmore than about 5%. In another aspect is provided any of the kitsdisclosed herein, wherein the first composition has a residual moisturecontent of not more than about 4%. In another aspect is provided any ofthe kits disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has a residualmoisture content of not more than about 3%. In another aspect isprovided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the first compositionhas a residual moisture content of not more than about 2%. In anotheraspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition has a residual moisture content of not more than about 1%.

In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, whereinthe first composition has a combined aerobic and anaerobic microbialcontent of not more than about 25×104 colony-forming units per gram(CFU/g). In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein,wherein the first composition has a combined aerobic and anaerobicmicrobial content of not more than about 10×10⁴ CFU/g, or not more thanabout 5×10⁴ CFU/g, or not more than about 1×10⁴ CFU/g, or not more thanabout 5×10³ CFU/g, or not more than about 1×10³ CFU/g, or not more thanabout 10,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 7,500 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 5,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 2,500 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 2,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 1,500 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 1,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 750 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 500 CFU/g, or not more than about 250 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 200 CFU/g, or not more than about 150 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 100 CFU/g, or not more than about 75 CFU/g, or not more than about50 CFU/g, or not more than about 25 CFU/g, or not more than about 15CFU/g, or not more than about 10 CFU/g, or not more than about 5 CFU/g,or not more than about 1 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of thekits disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has a combinedaerobic and anaerobic microbial content of not more than about 1,000CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein,wherein the first composition has a combined aerobic and anaerobicmicrobial content of not more than about 750 CFU/g. In another aspect isprovided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the first compositionhas a combined aerobic and anaerobic microbial content of not more thanabout 500 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosedherein, wherein the first composition has a combined aerobic andanaerobic microbial content of not more than about 250 CFU/g. In anotheraspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition has a combined aerobic and anaerobic microbial content ofnot more than about 200 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of thekits disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has a combinedaerobic and anaerobic microbial content of not more than about 150CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein,wherein the first composition has a combined aerobic and anaerobicmicrobial content of not more than about 100 CFU/g. In another aspect isprovided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the first compositionhas a combined aerobic and anaerobic microbial content of not more thanabout 75 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosedherein, wherein the first composition has a combined aerobic andanaerobic microbial content of not more than about 50 CFU/g. In anotheraspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition has a combined aerobic and anaerobic microbial content ofnot more than about 25 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of thekits disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has a combinedaerobic and anaerobic microbial content of not more than about 20 CFU/g.In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, whereinthe first composition has a combined aerobic and anaerobic microbialcontent of not more than about 10 CFU/g. In another aspect is providedany of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has acombined aerobic and anaerobic microbial content of not more than about1 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein,wherein the first composition has a combined aerobic and anaerobicmicrobial content of not more than about 25×10⁴ colony-forming units pergram (CFU/g). In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosedherein, wherein the first composition has a combined aerobic andanaerobic microbial content of not more than about 10×10⁴ CFU/g, or notmore than about 5×10⁴ CFU/g, or not more than about 1×10⁴ CFU/g, or notmore than about 5×10³ CFU/g, or not more than about 1×10³ CFU/g.

In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, whereinthe first composition has a combined yeast and mold content of not morethan about 25×10⁴ colony-forming units per gram (CFU/g). In anotheraspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition has a combined yeast and mold content of not more than aboutor not more than about 5×10⁴ CFU/g, or not more than about 1×10⁴ CFU/g,or not more than about 5×10³ CFU/g, or not more than about 1×10³ CFU/g,or not more than about 10,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 7,500 CFU/g,or not more than about 5,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 2,500 CFU/g,or not more than about 2,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 1,500 CFU/g,or not more than about 1,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 750 CFU/g, ornot more than about 500 CFU/g, or not more than about 250 CFU/g, or notmore than about 200 CFU/g, or not more than about 150 CFU/g, or not morethan about 100 CFU/g, or not more than about 75 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 50 CFU/g, or not more than about 25 CFU/g, or not more than about15 CFU/g, or not more than about 10 CFU/g, or not more than about 5CFU/g, or not more than about 1 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided anyof the kits disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has acombined yeast and mold content of not more than about 1,000 CFU/g. Inanother aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein thefirst composition has a combined yeast and mold content of not more thanabout 750 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosedherein, wherein the first composition has a combined yeast and moldcontent of not more than about 500 CFU/g. In another aspect is providedany of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has acombined yeast and mold content of not more than about 250 CFU/g. Inanother aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein thefirst composition has a combined yeast and mold content of not more thanabout 200 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosedherein, wherein the first composition has a combined yeast and moldcontent of not more than about 150 CFU/g. In another aspect is providedany of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has acombined yeast and mold content of not more than about 100 CFU/g. Inanother aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein thefirst composition has a combined yeast and mold content of not more thanabout 75 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosedherein, wherein the first composition has a combined yeast and moldcontent of not more than about 50 CFU/g. In another aspect is providedany of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has acombined yeast and mold content of not more than about 25 CFU/g. Inanother aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein thefirst composition has a combined yeast and mold content of not more thanabout 20 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosedherein, wherein the first composition has a combined yeast and moldcontent of not more than about 10 CFU/g. In another aspect is providedany of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has acombined yeast and mold content of not more than about 1 CFU/g. Inanother aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein thefirst composition has a combined yeast and mold content of not more thanabout 25×10⁴ colony-forming units per gram (CFU/g). In another aspect isprovided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the first compositionhas a combined yeast and mold content of not more than about or not morethan about 5×10⁴ CFU/g, or not more than about 1×10⁴ CFU/g, or not morethan about 5×10³ CFU/g, or not more than about 1×10³ CFU/g.

In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, whereinthe amount of Coliform bacteria in the first composition is not morethan about 25×10⁴ colony-forming units per gram (CFU/g). In anotheraspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the amountof Coliform bacteria in the first composition is not more than about5×10⁴ CFU/g, or not more than about 1×10⁴ CFU/g, or not more than about5×10³ CFU/g, or not more than about 1×10³ CFU/g, or not more than about10,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 7,500 CFU/g, or not more than about5,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 2,500 CFU/g, or not more than about2,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 1,500 CFU/g, or not more than about1,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 750 CFU/g, or not more than about500 CFU/g, or not more than about 250 CFU/g, or not more than about 200CFU/g, or not more than about 150 CFU/g, or not more than about 100CFU/g, or not more than about 75 CFU/g, or not more than about 50 CFU/g,or not more than about 25 CFU/g, or not more than about 15 CFU/g, or notmore than about 10 CFU/g, or not more than about 5 CFU/g, or not morethan about 1 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the kitsdisclosed herein, wherein the first composition has a Coliform bacteriacontent of not more than about 1,000 CFU/g. In another aspect isprovided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the first compositionhas a Coliform bacteria content of not more than about 750 CFU/g. Inanother aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein thefirst composition has a Coliform bacteria content of not more than about500 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosedherein, wherein the first composition has a Coliform bacteria content ofnot more than about 250 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of thekits disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has a Coliformbacteria content of not more than about 200 CFU/g. In another aspect isprovided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the first compositionhas a Coliform bacteria content of not more than about 150 CFU/g. Inanother aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein thefirst composition has a Coliform bacteria content of not more than about100 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosedherein, wherein the first composition has a Coliform bacteria content ofnot more than about 75 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of thekits disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has a Coliformbacteria content of not more than about 50 CFU/g. In another aspect isprovided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the first compositionhas a Coliform bacteria content of not more than about 25 CFU/g. Inanother aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein thefirst composition has a Coliform bacteria content of not more than about20 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosedherein, wherein the first composition has a Coliform bacteria content ofnot more than about 10 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of thekits disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has a Coliformbacteria content of not more than about 1 CFU/g. In another aspect isprovided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the first compositionhas no detectable Coliform bacterial content. In another aspect isprovided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the amount ofColiform bacteria in the first composition is not more than about 25×10⁴colony-forming units per gram (CFU/g). In another aspect is provided anyof the kits disclosed herein, wherein the amount of Coliform bacteria inthe first composition is not more than about 5×10⁴ CFU/g, or not morethan about 1 x 10⁴ CFU/g, or not more than about 5×10³ CFU/g, or notmore than about 1×10³ CFU/g

In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, whereinthe amount of Salmonella in the first composition is not more than about25×10⁴ colony-forming units per gram (CFU/g). In another aspect isprovided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the amount ofSalmonella in the first composition is not more than about 5×10⁴ CFU/g,or not more than about 1×10⁴ CFU/g, or not more than about 5×10³ CFU/g,or not more than about 1×10³ CFU/g, or not more than about 10,000 CFU/g,or not more than about 7,500 CFU/g, or not more than about 5,000 CFU/g,or not more than about 2,500 CFU/g, or not more than about 2,000 CFU/g,or not more than about 1,500 CFU/g, or not more than about 1,000 CFU/g,or not more than about 750 CFU/g, or not more than about 500 CFU/g, ornot more than about 250 CFU/g, or not more than about 200 CFU/g, or notmore than about 150 CFU/g, or not more than about 100 CFU/g, or not morethan about 75 CFU/g, or not more than about 50 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 25 CFU/g, or not more than about 15 CFU/g, or not more than about10 CFU/g, or not more than about 5 CFU/g, or not more than about 1CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein,wherein the first composition has a Salmonella content of not more thanabout 1,000 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the kitsdisclosed herein, wherein the first composition has a Salmonella contentof not more than about 750 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any ofthe kits disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has aSalmonella content of not more than about 500 CFU/g. In another aspectis provided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition has a Salmonella content of not more than about 250 CFU/g.In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, whereinthe first composition has a Salmonella content of not more than about200 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosedherein, wherein the first composition has a Salmonella content of notmore than about 150 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the kitsdisclosed herein, wherein the first composition has a Salmonella contentof not more than about 100 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any ofthe kits disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has aSalmonella content of not more than about 75 CFU/g. In another aspect isprovided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the first compositionhas a Salmonella content of not more than about 50 CFU/g. In anotheraspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition has a Salmonella content of not more than about 25 CFU/g. Inanother aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein thefirst composition has a Salmonella content of not more than about 20CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein,wherein the first composition has a Salmonella content of not more thanabout 10 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosedherein, wherein the first composition has a Salmonella content of notmore than about 1 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the kitsdisclosed herein, wherein the first composition has no detectableSalmonella content. In another aspect is provided any of the kitsdisclosed herein, wherein the amount of Salmonella in the firstcomposition is not more than about 25×10⁴ colony-forming units per gram(CFU/g). In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein,wherein the amount of Salmonella in the first composition is not morethan about 5×10⁴ CFU/g, or not more than about 1×10⁴ CFU/g, or not morethan about 5×10³ CFU/g, or not more than about 1×10³ CFU/g.

In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, whereinthe amount of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria in the first compositionis not more than about 25×10⁴ colony-forming units per gram (CFU/g). Inanother aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein theamount of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria in the first composition isnot more than about 5×10⁴ CFU/g, or not more than about 1×10⁴ CFU/g, ornot more than about 5×10³ CFU/g, or not more than about 1×10³ CFU/g, ornot more than about 10,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 7,500 CFU/g, ornot more than about 5,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 2,500 CFU/g, ornot more than about 2,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 1,500 CFU/g, ornot more than about 1,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 750 CFU/g, ornot more than about 500 CFU/g, or not more than about 250 CFU/g, or notmore than about 200 CFU/g, or not more than about 150 CFU/g, or not morethan about 100 CFU/g, or not more than about 75 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 50 CFU/g, or not more than about 25 CFU/g, or not more than about15 CFU/g, or not more than about 10 CFU/g, or not more than about 5CFU/g, or not more than about 1 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided anyof the kits disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has aPseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria content of not more than about 1,000CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein,wherein the first composition has a Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteriacontent of not more than about 750 CFU/g. In another aspect is providedany of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has aPseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria content of not more than about 500CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein,wherein the first composition has a Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteriacontent of not more than about 250 CFU/g. In another aspect is providedany of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has aPseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria content of not more than about 200CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein,wherein the first composition has a Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteriacontent of not more than about 150 CFU/g. In another aspect is providedany of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has aPseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria content of not more than about 100CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein,wherein the first composition has a Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteriacontent of not more than about 75 CFU/g. In another aspect is providedany of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has aPseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria content of not more than about 50 CFU/g.In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, whereinthe first composition has a Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria content ofnot more than about 25 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of thekits disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has a Pseudomonasaeruginosa bacteria content of not more than about 20 CFU/g. In anotheraspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition has a Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria content of not morethan about 10 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the kitsdisclosed herein, wherein the first composition has a Pseudomonasaeruginosa bacteria content of not more than about 1 CFU/g. In anotheraspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the firstcomposition has no detectable Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria content.In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, whereinthe amount of Pseudomonas aeruginosabacteria in the first composition isnot more than about 25×10⁴ colony-forming units per gram (CFU/g). Inanother aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein theamount of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria in the first composition isnot more than about 5×10⁴ CFU/g, or not more than about 1×10⁴ CFU/g, ornot more than about 5×10³ CFU/g, or not more than about 1×10³ CFU/g.

In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, whereinthe amount of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in the first composition isnot more than about 25×10⁴ colony-forming units per gram (CFU/g). Inanother aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein theamount of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in the first composition is notmore than about 5×10⁴ CFU/g, or not more than about 1×10⁴ CFU/g, or notmore than about 5×10³ CFU/g, or not more than about 1×10³ CFU/g, or notmore than about 10,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 7,500 CFU/g, or notmore than about 5,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 2,500 CFU/g, or notmore than about 2,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 1,500 CFU/g, or notmore than about 1,000 CFU/g, or not more than about 750 CFU/g, or notmore than about 500 CFU/g, or not more than about 250 CFU/g, or not morethan about 200 CFU/g, or not more than about 150 CFU/g, or not more thanabout 100 CFU/g, or not more than about 75 CFU/g, or not more than about50 CFU/g, or not more than about 25 CFU/g, or not more than about 15CFU/g, or not more than about 10 CFU/g, or not more than about 5 CFU/g,or not more than about 1 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of thekits disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has aStaphylococcus aureus bacteria content of not more than about 1,000CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein,wherein the first composition has a Staphylococcus aureus bacteriacontent of not more than about 750 CFU/g. In another aspect is providedany of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has aStaphylococcus aureus bacteria content of not more than about 500 CFU/g.In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, whereinthe first composition has a Staphylococcus aureus bacteria content ofnot more than about 250 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of thekits disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has aStaphylococcus aureus bacteria content of not more than about 200 CFU/g.In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, whereinthe first composition has a Staphylococcus aureus bacteria content ofnot more than about 150 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of thekits disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has aStaphylococcus aureus bacteria content of not more than about 100 CFU/g.In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, whereinthe first composition has a Staphylococcus aureus bacteria content ofnot more than about 75 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of thekits disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has aStaphylococcus aureus bacteria content of not more than about 50 CFU/g.In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, whereinthe first composition has a Staphylococcus aureus bacteria content ofnot more than about 25 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of thekits disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has aStaphylococcus aureus bacteria content of not more than about 20 CFU/g.In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, whereinthe first composition has a Staphylococcus aureus bacteria content ofnot more than about 10 CFU/g. In another aspect is provided any of thekits disclosed herein, wherein the first composition has aStaphylococcus aureus bacteria content of not more than about 1 CFU/g.In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, whereinthe first composition has no detectable Staphylococcus aureus bacteriacontent. In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein,wherein the amount of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in the firstcomposition is not more than about 25×10⁴ colony-forming units per gram(CFU/g). In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein,wherein the amount of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in the firstcomposition is not more than about 5×10⁴ CFU/g, or not more than about1×10⁴ CFU/g, or not more than about 5×10³ CFU/g, or not more than about1×10³ CFU/g.

In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, whereinthe first composition is packaged prior to use. In another aspect isprovided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the first compositionis prepared by heating to at least about 70° C. prior to being packaged.In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, whereinthe first composition is prepared by heating to at least about 50° C.,or at least about 60° C., or at least about 75° C., or at least about80° C., or at least about 85° C., or at least about 90° C., or at leastabout 100° C., or at least about 110° C., or at least about 115° C., orat least about 120° C., or at least about 125° C., or at least about130° C., or at least about 135° C., or at least about 140° C., or atleast about 150° C., or at least about 160° C., or at least about 170°C., or at least about 180° C., or at least about 190° C., or at leastabout 200° C. prior to being packaged.

In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, whereinthe first composition is heated to at least about 70° C. for at leastabout 5 minutes prior being packaged. In another aspect is provided anyof the kits disclosed herein, wherein the first composition is heated toat least about 70° C. for at least about 10 minutes, or at least about15 minutes, or at least about 20 minutes, or at least about 25 minutes,or at least about 30 minutes, or at least about 35 minutes, or at leastabout 40 minutes, or at least about 45 minutes, or at least about 50minutes, or at least about 55 minutes, or at least about 60 minutes, orat least about 75 minutes, or at least about 90 minutes, or at leastabout 120 minutes, or at least about 180 minutes, or at least about 4hours, or at least about 5 hours, or at least about 6 hours, or at leastabout 7 hours, or at least about 8 hours, or at least about 9 hours, orat least about 10 hours, or at least about 11 hours, or at least about12 hours, or at least about 24 hours prior being packaged.

In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, whereinthe first composition is prepared by treatment with ionizing radiation,such as gamma radiation, prior to being packaged or after packaging. Forexample, gamma irradiation may be performed on the raw Spongillamaterial prior to grinding to reduce the particle size, followinggrinding to reduce the particle size, the materials packaged in bulk andor the materials following packaging in unit dose containers. Thematerials comprising the kits disclosed herein may be treated withionizing radiation, such as gamma radiation, using methods and equipmentknown to those of ordinary skill in the art, such as gamma irradiatorsor electron beam irradiators. In another aspect is provided any of thekits disclosed herein, wherein the first composition is prepared bytreating with ionizing radiation, such as gamma radiation, to deliver anabsorbed radiation dose between about 1 kGy and about 50 kGy prior tobeing packaged. In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosedherein, wherein the first composition is prepared by treating withionizing radiation, such as gamma radiation, to deliver an absorbedradiation dose between about 1 kGy and about 45 kGy, or between about 1kGy and about 40 kGy, between about 1 kGy and about 35 kGy, betweenabout 1 kGy and about 30 kGy, or between about 1 kGy and about 25 kGy orbetween about 5 kGy and about 50 kGy, or between about 5 kGy and about45 kGy, or between about 5 kGy and about 40 kGy, or between about 5 kGyand about 35 kGy, or between about 5 kGy and about 30 kGy, or betweenabout 5 kGy and about 25 kGy, or between about 10 kGy and about 50 kGy,or between about 10 kGy and about 45 kGy, or between about 10 kGy andabout 40 kGy, or between about 10 kGy and about 35 kGy, or between about10 kGy and about 30 kGy, or between about 10 kGy and about 25 kGy, orbetween about 15 kGy and about 50 kGy, or between about 15 kGy and about45 kGy, or between about 15 kGy and about 40 kGy, or between about 15kGy and about 35 kGy, or between about 15 kGy and about 30 kGy, orbetween about 15 kGy and about 25 kGy. In another aspect is provided anyof the methods disclosed herein, wherein the first composition isprepared by treating with ionizing radiation, such as gamma radiation,to deliver an absorbed radiation dose of about 1 kGy, or about 5 kGy, orabout 10 kGy, 11 kGy, or about 12 kGy, or about 13 kGy, or about 14 kGy,or about 15 kGy, or about 16 kGy, or about 17 kGy, or about 18 kGy, orabout 19 kGy, or about 20 kGy, or about 21 kGy, or about 22 kGy, orabout 23 kGy, or about 24 kGy, or about 25 kGy, or about 26 kGy, orabout 27 kGy, or about 28 kGy, or about 29 kGy, or about 30 kGy, orabout 31 kGy, or about 32 kGy, or about 33 kGy, or about 34 kGy, orabout 35 kGy, or about 36 kGy, or about 37 kGy, or about 38 kGy, orabout 39 kGy, or about 40 kGy, or about 41 kGy, or about 42 kGy, orabout 43 kGy, or about 44 kGy, or about 45 kGy, or about 46 kGy, orabout 47 kGy, or about 48 kGy, or about 49 kGy, or about 50 kGy.

In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, whereinthe first composition further comprises an aqueous solution of hydrogenperoxide. In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosedherein, wherein the hydrogen peroxide is at a concentration of fromabout 0.1% w/w to about 50% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w to about 45%w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w to about 40% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w toabout 35% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w to about 30% w/w, or from about0.1% w/w to about 25% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w to about 20% w/w, orfrom about 0.1% w/w to about 15% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w to about10% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w to about 9% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/wto about 8% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w to about 7% w/w, or from about0.1% w/w to about 6% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w to about 5% w/w, orfrom about 0.1% w/w to about 4% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w to about 3%w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w to about 2% w/w, or from about 0.1% w/w toabout 1% w/w, or from about 0.5% w/w to about 45% w/w, or from about 1%w/w to about 45% w/w, or from about 1% w/w to about 40% w/w, or fromabout 1% w/w to about 35% w/w, or from about 1% w/w to about 30% w/w, orfrom about 1% w/w to about 25% w/w, or from about 1% w/w to about 20%w/w, or from about 1% w/w to about 15% w/w, or from about 1% w/w toabout 10% w/w, or from about 1% w/w to about 9% w/w, or from about 1%w/w to about 8% w/w, or from about 1% w/w to about 7% w/w, or from about1% w/w to about 6% w/w, or from about 1% w/w to about 5% w/w, or fromabout 1% w/w to about 4% w/w, or from about 1% w/w to about 3% w/w, orfrom about 1% w/w to about 2% w/w, or from about 2% w/w to about 45%w/w, or from about 2% w/w to about 40% w/w, or from about 2% w/w toabout 35% w/w, or from about 2% w/w to about 30% w/w, or from about 2%w/w to about 25% w/w, or from about 2% w/w to about 20% w/w, or fromabout 2% w/w to about 15% w/w, or from about 2% w/w to about 10% w/w, orfrom about 2% w/w to about 9% w/w, or from about 2% w/w to about 8% w/w,or from about 1% w/w to about 7% w/w, or from about 2% w/w to about 6%w/w, or from about 2% w/w to about 5% w/w, or from about 2% w/w to about4% w/w, or from about 2% w/w to about 3% w/w. In another aspect isprovided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the hydrogen peroxideis at a concentration of about 0.1% w/w, or about 0.5% w/w, or about 1%w/w, or about 2% w/w, or about 3% w/w, or about 4% w/w, or about 5% w/w,or about 6% w/w, or about 7% w/w, or about 8% w/w, or about 9% w/w, orabout 10% w/w, or about 15% w/w, or about 20% w/w, or about 25% w/w, orabout 30% w/w, or about 35% w/w, or about 40% w/w, or about 45% w/w, orabout 50% w/w. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the hydrogen peroxide is at a concentration ofabout 3% w/w. Aqueous hydrogen peroxide solutions that may be useful intreating skin conditions in a subject as disclosed herein arecommercially available or may be prepared by methods known to those ofordinary skill in the art.

In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, furthercomprising a gel or cream comprising hydrogen peroxide. Such gels orcreams are generally commercially available any may contain from about0.5% w/w to about 50% w/w hydrogen peroxide. For example, a gelcontaining about 1% w/w, or about 2% w/w, or about 3% w/w, or about 4%w/w, or about 6% w/w, or about 7% w/w, or about 8% w/w, or about 9% w/w,or about 10% w/w, or about 15% w/w, or about 20% w/w, or about 25% w/w,or about 30% w/w, or about 40% w/w, or about 45% w/w, or about 50% w/whydrogen peroxide may be used in any of the methods and kits disclosedherein in combination with the first composition and the secondcomposition.

In another aspect is provided any of the kits disclosed herein, whereinthe Spongilla is Spongilla lacustris.

In another aspect is provided any of the kits described herein, whereinthe second composition comprises one or more botulinum toxin typeselected from botulinum toxin type A, botulinum toxin type B, botulinumtoxin type C1, botulinum toxin type C2, botulinum toxin type D,botulinum toxin type E, botulinum toxin type F and botulinum toxin typeG. In another aspect is provided any of the kits described herein,wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type is selected from botulinumtoxin type A and botulinum toxin type B. In another aspect is providedany of the kits described herein, wherein the one or more botulinumtoxin type is botulinum toxin type A. In another aspect is provided anyof the kits described herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isselected from onabotulinumtoxinA, abobotulinumtoxinA,incobotulinumtoxinA, prabotulinumtoxinA, and daxibotulinumtoxinA. Inanother aspect is provided any of the kits described herein, wherein thebotulinum toxin type A is onabotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect isprovided any of the kits described herein, wherein the botulinum toxintype A is abobotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of thekits described herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isincobotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of the kitsdescribed herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isprabotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of the kitsdescribed herein, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isdaxibotulinumtoxinA. In another aspect is provided any of the kitsdescribed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type isbotulinum toxin type B. In another aspect is provided any of the methodsdisclosed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type B isrimabotulinumtoxinB. In another aspect is provided any of the kitsdescribed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type isbotulinum toxin type C1. In another aspect is provided any of the kitsdescribed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type isbotulinum toxin type C2. In another aspect is provided any of the kitsdescribed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type isbotulinum toxin type D. In another aspect is provided any of the kitsdescribed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type isbotulinum toxin type E.

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type E is EB-001A or EB-001T. Inanother aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein, whereinthe one or more botulinum toxin type E is EB-001A. In another aspect isprovided any of the methods disclosed herein, wherein the one or morebotulinum toxin type E is EB-001T. In another aspect is provided any ofthe kits described herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin typeis botulinum toxin type F. In another aspect is provided any of the kitsdescribed herein, wherein the one or more botulinum toxin type isbotulinum toxin type G.

In another aspect is provided any of the kits described herein, whereinthe kit is used for the treatment of a skin condition in a subject. Inanother aspect is provided any of the kits described herein, wherein thekit is for use in the treatment of a skin condition in a subject. Inanother aspect is provided any of the kits described herein, wherein theskin condition in the subject is selected from one or more ofluminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin pore count, sebumproduction, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, finelines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on the face,perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such asnasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such as smile linesor marionette lines, age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsalhand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines, correction of faciladepressions, either due to injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lipcommissures, crow's feet, facial rhytides, forehead wrinkles, acnevulgaris, acne rosacea type 1, acne rosacea type 2, psoriasis,hyperhidrosis, alopecia areata, androgenic alopecia, keloids, andhypertrophic scars, hidradenitis suppurativa, Raynaud phenomenon,post-herpetic neuralgia, Hailey-Hailey disease, IgA bullous dermatosis,epidermolysis bullosa Simplex Weber-Cockane, Darier disease, pachyonchiacongenita, aquagenic keratoderma, notalgia paresthetic, pompholyx(dyshidrotic eczema), chromhidrosis and bromhidrosis, eccrine nevus,facial rhytides, atrophic acne scars, and melasma. In another aspect isprovided any of the kits described herein, wherein the skin condition inthe subject is selected from acne vulgaris, acne rosacea type 1, acnerosacea type 2, psoriasis, and hyperhidrosis. In another aspect isprovided any of the kits described herein, wherein the skin condition inthe subject is acne vulgaris. In another aspect is provided any of thekits described herein, wherein the skin condition in the subject is acnerosacea type 1. In another aspect is provided any of the kits describedherein, wherein the skin condition in the subject is acne rosacea type2. In another aspect is provided any of the kits described herein,wherein the skin condition in the subject is psoriasis. In anotheraspect is provided any of the kits described herein, wherein the skincondition in the subject is hyperhidrosis.

In another embodiment are provided methods to treat, reduce the symptomsof, ameliorate the symptoms of, delay the onset of, or otherwisepharmaceutically address one or more of luminosity, brightness, skinpore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition, overallskin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on theface, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facialfolds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facialwrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines, age-related midfacecontour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellarlines, correction of facila depressions, either due to injury orage-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, facialrhytides, forehead wrinkles, acne vulgaris, acne rosacea type 1, acnerosacea type 2, psoriasis, hyperhidrosis, alopecia areata, androgenicalopecia, keloids, and hypertrophic scars, hidradenitis suppurativa,Raynaud phenomenon, post-herpetic neuralgia, Hailey-Hailey disease, IgAbullous dermatosis, epidermolysis bullosa Simplex Weber-Cockane, Darierdisease, pachyonchia congenita, aquagenic keratoderma, notalgiaparesthetic, pompholyx (dyshidrotic eczema), chromhidrosis andbromhidrosis, eccrine nevus, facial rhytides, atrophic acne scars, andmelasma.

The compositions disclosed herein, such as the first compositioncomprising Spongilla, may further comprise one or more conventionalpharmaceutical carriers or excipients. Suitable pharmaceutical carriersand excipients include inert diluents, binders (such as starches),fillers (such as colloidal silicon dioxide, sugars, including lactose,sucrose, mannitol, or sorbitol; and cellulose preparations, for example,maize starch, wheat starch, rice starch, potato starch, gelatin, gum,methyl cellulose, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, sodiumcarboxymethylcellulose, or polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)), bulking agents,lubricants (such as magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulfate and talc),coloring matters or dyes and, if desired, emulsifying agents orsuspending agents, together with diluents such as water, saline,ethanol, propylene glycol, glycerin, or combinations thereof.

The pharmaceutical compositions disclosed herein may be in unit dosageforms suitable for single administration of precise dosages. In anotheraspect is provided any of the methods or kits disclosed herein, whereinthe unit dosage forms of the first compositions and/or the secondcomposition are suitable for two administrations, three administrations,four administrations, five administrations, six administrations, sevenadministrations, eight administrations, nine administrations, 10administrations, 11 administrations, 12 administrations, 13administrations, 14 administrations, 15 administrations, 16administrations, 17 administrations, 18 administrations, 19administrations, 20 administrations, 21 administrations, 22administrations, 23 administrations, 24 administrations, 25administrations, 26 administrations, 27 administrations, 28administrations, 29 administrations, 30 administrations, administrationsfor two months, administrations for three months, administrations forfour months, administrations for five months, administrations for sixmonths, administrations for seven months, administrations for eightmonths, administrations for nine months, administrations for ten months,administrations for eleven months, or administrations for 12 months.

It will be appreciated that the actual dosages of the compositionsdisclosed herein, may vary according to the composition being used, themode of administration, and the particular site of the subject beingtreated, and the skin condition being treated. Those skilled in the artusing conventional dosage-determination tests in view of theexperimental data for a given composition may ascertain optimal dosagesfor a given set of conditions. This amount will vary depending upon avariety of factors, including but not limited to the characteristics ofthe compositions and formulations disclosed herein (including activity,pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and bioavailability thereof), thephysiological condition of the subject treated (including age, sex,disease type and stage, general physical condition, responsiveness to agiven dosage, and type of medication) or cells, the nature of thepharmaceutically acceptable carrier mg/kg or carriers in theformulation, and the route of administration. Further, an effective ortherapeutically effective amount may vary depending on whether the oneor more compositions and formulations disclosed herein is administeredalone or in combination with other drug(s), other therapy/therapies orother therapeutic method(s) or modality/modalities. One skilled in theclinical and pharmacological arts will be able to determine an effectiveamount or therapeutically effective amount through routineexperimentation, namely by monitoring a cell's or subject's response toadministration of the one or more compositions and formulationsdisclosed herein and adjusting the dosage accordingly.

Dosage regimens using the first composition and the second compositionmay be adjusted to provide the optimum desired response. Dosage unitform, as used herein, refers to physically discrete units suited asunitary dosages for the subjects to be treated; each unit containing apredetermined quantity of the compositions disclosed herein, calculatedto produce the desired therapeutic effect in association with therequired pharmaceutical carrier. The specification for the dosage unitforms of the compositions disclosed herein are dictated by and directlydependent on (a) the characteristics of the composition and theparticular therapeutic or prophylactic effect to be achieved, and (b)the limitations inherent in the art of compounding such a compositionfor the treatment a particular condition in a subject.

Thus, the skilled artisan would appreciate, based upon the disclosureprovided herein, that the dose and dosing regimen using the compositionsdisclosed herein may be adjusted in accordance with methods well knownin the therapeutic arts. That is, the maximum tolerable dose can bereadily established, and the effective amount providing a detectabletherapeutic benefit to a subject may also be determined, as can thetemporal requirements for administering each agent to provide adetectable therapeutic benefit to the subject. Accordingly, whilecertain dose and administration regimens are exemplified herein, theseexamples in no way limit the dose and administration regimen that may beprovided to a subject in practicing the presently disclosed methods.

It is to be noted that dosage values may vary with the type and severityof the condition to be alleviated and may include single or multipledoses. It is to be further understood that for any particular subject,specific dosage regimens should be adjusted over time according to theindividual need and the professional judgment of the personadministering or supervising the administration of the compositions, andthat dosage ranges set forth herein are exemplary only and are notintended to limit the scope or practice of the claimed composition. Forexample, doses may be adjusted based on pharmacokinetic orpharmacodynamic parameters, which may include clinical effects such astoxic effects and/or laboratory values. The embodiments disclosed hereinare intended to encompass intra-subject dose-escalation as determined bythe skilled artisan. Determining appropriate dosages and regimens foradministration of the chemotherapeutic agent are well-known in therelevant art and would be understood to be encompassed by the skilledartisan once provided the teachings disclosed herein.

In some embodiments, the compositions may be used in combination withone or more additional compositions useful in treating skin conditionsin a subject which are described below. When a combination therapy isused, the one or more additional compositions may be administeredsequentially or simultaneously with the first composition and/or thesecond composition disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the additionalcompositions is administered to a subject prior to, at the same time as,or following administration of the first composition and/or the secondcomposition disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the additionalcomposition is administered to the subject prior to the administrationof the first composition and/or the second composition disclosed herein.In some embodiments, the additional composition is administered to thesubject at the same time the first composition and/or the secondcomposition disclosed herein are administered to the subject. In someembodiments, the additional composition is administered to the subjectfollowing to the administration of the first composition and/or thesecond composition disclosed herein. Among the additional compositionsthat may be used according to any of the methods disclosed hereininclude, but are not limited to, cromolyn sodium (also known as sodiumcromoglycate), topical alpha agonists (including, but not limited to,oxymetazoline hydrochloride, clonidine hydrochloride, apraclonidinehydrochloride, and brimonidine tartrate), topical antibiotics(including, but not limited to, tetracyclines [tetracycline,doxycycline, minocycline, sarecycline], clindamycin, and erythromycin),benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, azelaic acid, retinoids, topicalanticholinergics (including, but not limited to, oxybutynin,glycopyrrolate, propantheline), topical prostaglandin analogs(including, but not limited to, latanoprost, bimatoprost, travoprost,and tafluprost), and topical hydroquinone or a combination offluocinolone acetonide, hydroquinone, and tretinoin (sold as Tri-Luma®cream).

In another aspect is provided any of the methods disclosed herein,wherein the Spongilla is Spongilla lacustris. In another aspect isprovided any of the kits disclosed herein, wherein the Spongilla isSpongilla lacustris.

In another aspect is provided any of the methods, compositions and kitsdisclosed herein wherein the first composition is derived from one ormore sponges. In another aspect, the one or more sponges may be marinesponges or freshwater sponges. In another aspect, the one or moresponges is a marine sponge. In another aspect, the sponge is afreshwater sponge. In another aspect, the compositions are derived fromsponges of the phylum Porifera. In another aspect, the compositions arederived from sponges of the class Demospongiae. In another aspect, thecompositions are derived from sponges of the order Spongdilla. Inanother aspect, the compositions are derived from sponges of the familySpongillidae. In another aspect, the compositions are derived fromsponges of the genus Spongilla. In another aspect, the compositions arederived from sponges of the species Spongilla lacustris. In anotheraspect, the compositions are derived from sponges of the orderHaplosclerida. In another aspect, the compositions are derived fromsponges of the family Chalinidea. In another aspect, the compositionsare derived from sponges of the genus Halciona.

As will be understood by one skilled in the art, for all purposes, suchas in terms of providing a written description, all ranges disclosedherein also encompass any and all possible sub-ranges and combinationsof sub-ranges thereof. Any listed range can be easily recognized assufficiently describing and enabling the same range being broken downinto at least equal halves, thirds, quarters, fifths, tenths, etc. As anon-limiting example, each range discussed herein can be readily brokendown into a lower third, middle third and upper third, etc. As will alsobe understood by one skilled in the art all language such as “up to,”“at least,” “greater than,” “less than,” and the like include the numberrecited and refer to ranges which can be subsequently broken down intosub-ranges as discussed above. Finally, as will be understood by oneskilled in the art, a range includes each individual member. Thus, forexample, a group having 1-3 articles refers to groups having 1, 2, or 3articles. Similarly, a group having 1-5 articles refers to groups having1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 articles, and so forth.

Headings, e.g., (a), (b), (i) etc., are presented merely for ease ofreading the specification and claims. The use of headings in thespecification or claims does not require the steps or elements beperformed in alphabetical or numerical order or the order in which theyare presented.

The preparations and examples of a number of embodiments disclosedherein are intended to be illustrative and not limiting. All startingmaterials are available commercially or are described in the literature.All temperatures are reported in ° C.

EXAMPLE 1 Regimen 1

Week 1: The subject's skin is washed and dried with a non-comedogeniccleanser. A container comprising botulinum toxin (botulinum toxin typeA, botulinum toxin type B, botulinum toxin type C1, botulinum toxin typeC2, botulinum toxin type D, botulinum toxin type E, botulinum toxin typeF and botulinum toxin type G, onabotulinumtoxinA, abobotulinumtoxinA,incobotulinumtoxinA, prabotulinumtoxinA, daxibotulinumtoxinA,rimabotulinumtoxinB, EB-001A, or EB-001T) is reconstituted with 10 mL of0.9% sterile saline and the reconstituted solution is set aside.Three-percent (3%) hydrogen peroxide USP 9 (6 mL) is added to 3 grams(dry weight) of Spongilla powder, and the resulting mixture is stirreduntil thoroughly mixed. The Spongilla mixture is applied to the affectedarea of the subject's skin taking care to avoid mucous membranes (e.g.,eyes, mouth, and nostrils). Additional Spongilla materials may beapplied to areas on the subject's skin where lesions andhyperpigmentation are present. The Spongilla composition is allowed todry on subject's skin to which it was applied and is then removed usingnon-comedogenic wipes or water and a non-comedogenic cleanser. Thereconstituted botulinum toxin composition is then applied to the skin ofthe subject in the affected areas and in the areas in which theSpongilla composition was applied taking care to avoid mucous membranes(e.g., eyes, mouth, and nostrils). The botulinum toxin composition isallowed to dry on the application area and is then cleaned usingnon-comedogenic wipes or water and a non-comedogenic cleanser.

Weeks 2 through 6: Three-percent (3%) hydrogen peroxide USP (6 mL) areadded to 3 grams (dry weight) of Spongilla powder composition and theresulting mixture is stirred until thoroughly mixed. The Spongillamixture is applied to the affected area of the subject's skin takingcare to avoid mucous membranes (e.g., eyes, mouth, and nostrils).Additional Spongillamaterials may be applied to areas on the subject'sskin where lesions and hyperpigmentation are present. The Spongillacomposition is allowed to dry on subject's skin to which it was appliedand is then removed using non-comedogenic wipes or water and anon-comedogenic cleanser.

Maintenance Regimen: After the 6-week treatment regimen is complete, thesubject can apply the composition comprising Spongilla and/or Spongillaand 3% hydrogen peroxide to the affected areas monthly. The applicationof the composition comprising botulinum toxin may be repeated asindicated by the symptoms of the subject, but no sooner than 3 monthssince the immediately prior treatment using the composition comprisingthe botulinum toxin.

EXAMPLE 2

Week 1: The subject's skin is washed and dried with a non-comedogeniccleanser. A container comprising botulinum toxin (botulinum toxin typeA, botulinum toxin type B, botulinum toxin type C1, botulinum toxin typeC2, botulinum toxin type D, botulinum toxin type E, botulinum toxin typeF and botulinum toxin type G, onabotulinumtoxinA, abobotulinumtoxinA,incobotulinumtoxinA, prabotulinumtoxinA, daxibotulinumtoxinA,rimabotulinumtoxinB, EB-001A, or EB-001T) is reconstituted with 10 mL of0.9% sterile saline and the reconstituted solution is set aside. Threepercent (3%) hydrogen peroxide USP (6 mL) is added to 3 grams (dryweight) of Spongilla powder, and the resulting mixture is stirredthoroughly mixed. The reconstituted botulinum toxin composition is thenapplied to the skin of the subject in the affected areas and in theareas in which the Spongilla composition was applied taking care toavoid mucous membranes (e.g., eyes, mouth, and nostrils). The Spongillamixture is applied to the affected area of the subject's skin takingcare to avoid mucous membranes (e.g., eyes, mouth, and nostrils).Additional Spongilla materials may be applied to areas on the subject'sskin where lesions and hyperpigmentation are present. The compositionsare allowed to dry on subject's skin to which they were applied and isthen removed using non-comedogenic wipes or water and a non-comedogeniccleanser.

Weeks 2 through 6: Three percent (3%) hydrogen peroxide USP (6 mL) areadded to 3 grams (dry weight) of Spongilla powder composition and theresulting mixture is stirred thoroughly mixed. The Spongilla mixture isapplied to the affected area of the subject's skin taking care to avoidmucous membranes (e.g., eyes, mouth, and nostrils). AdditionalSpongillamaterials may be applied to areas on the subject's skin wherelesions and hyperpigmentation are present. The Spongilla composition isallowed to dry on subject's skin to which it was applied and is thenremoved using non-comedogenic wipes or water and a non-comedogeniccleanser.

Maintenance Regimen: After the 6-week treatment regimen is complete, thesubject can apply the composition comprising Spongilla and/or Spongillaand 3% hydrogen peroxide to the affected areas monthly. The applicationof the composition comprising botulinum toxin may be repeated asindicated by the symptoms of the subject, but no sooner than 3 monthssince the immediately prior treatment using the composition comprisingthe botulinum toxin.

EXAMPLE 3

Week 1: The subject's skin is washed and dried with a non-comedogeniccleanser. A container comprising botulinum toxin (botulinum toxin typeA, botulinum toxin type B, botulinum toxin type C1, botulinum toxin typeC2, botulinum toxin type D, botulinum toxin type E, botulinum toxin typeF and botulinum toxin type G, onabotulinumtoxinA, abobotulinumtoxinA,incobotulinumtoxinA, prabotulinumtoxinA, daxibotulinumtoxinA,rimabotulinumtoxinB, EB-001A, or EB-001T) is reconstituted with 10 mL of0.9% sterile saline and the reconstituted solution is set aside. Threepercent (3%) hydrogen peroxide USP (6 mL) is added to 3 grams (dryweight) of Spongilla powder, and the resulting mixture is stirredthoroughly mixed. A portion of the reconstituted botulinum toxincomposition is added to the Spongilla mixture and the resulting mixtureis applied to the skin of the subject in the affected areas, taking careto avoid mucous membranes (e.g., eyes, mouth, and nostrils). Thecompositions are allowed to dry on subject's skin to which they wereapplied and is then removed using non-comedogenic wipes or water and anon-comedogenic cleanser.

Weeks 2 through 6: Three percent (3%) hydrogen peroxide USP (6 mL) areadded to 3 grams (dry weight) of Spongilla powder composition and theresulting mixture is stirred thoroughly mixed. The Spongilla mixture isapplied to the affected area of the subject's skin taking care to avoidmucous membranes (e.g., eyes, mouth, and nostrils). AdditionalSpongillamaterials may be applied to areas on the subject's skin wherelesions and hyperpigmentation are present. The Spongilla composition isallowed to dry on subject's skin to which it was applied and is thenremoved using non-comedogenic wipes or water and a non-comedogeniccleanser.

Maintenance Regimen: After the 6-week treatment regimen is complete, thesubject can apply the composition comprising Spongilla and/or Spongillaand 3% hydrogen peroxide to the affected areas monthly. The applicationof the composition comprising botulinum toxin may be repeated asindicated by the symptoms of the subject, but no sooner than 3 monthssince the immediately prior treatment using the composition comprisingthe botulinum toxin.

EXAMPLE 4

Week 1: The subject's skin is washed and dried with a non-comedogeniccleanser. A container comprising botulinum toxin (botulinum toxin typeA, botulinum toxin type B, botulinum toxin type C1, botulinum toxin typeC2, botulinum toxin type D, botulinum toxin type E, botulinum toxin typeF and botulinum toxin type G, onabotulinumtoxinA, abobotulinumtoxinA,incobotulinumtoxinA, prabotulinumtoxinA, daxibotulinumtoxinA,rimabotulinumtoxinB, EB-001A, or EB-001T) is reconstituted with 10 mL of0.9% sterile saline and the reconstituted solution is set aside. Aportion of the reconstituted botulinum toxin composition is added to theSpongilla mixture and the resulting mixture is applied to the to theskin of the subject in the affected areas, taking care to avoid mucousmembranes (e.g., eyes, mouth, and nostrils). The compositions areallowed to dry on subject's skin to which they were applied and is thenremoved using non-comedogenic wipes or water and a non-comedogeniccleanser.

Weeks 2 through 6: Three percent (3%) hydrogen peroxide USP (6 mL) areadded to 3 grams (dry weight) of Spongilla powder composition and theresulting mixture is stirred thoroughly mixed. The Spongilla mixture isapplied to the affected area of the subject's skin taking care to avoidmucous membranes (e.g., eyes, mouth, and nostrils). AdditionalSpongillamaterials may be applied to areas on the subject's skin wherelesions and hyperpigmentation are present. The Spongilla composition isallowed to dry on subject's skin to which it was applied and is thenremoved using non-comedogenic wipes or water and a non-comedogeniccleanser.

Maintenance Regimen: After the 6-week treatment regimen is complete, thesubject can apply the composition comprising Spongilla and/or Spongillaand 3% hydrogen peroxide to the affected areas monthly. The applicationof the composition comprising botulinum toxin may be repeated asindicated by the symptoms of the subject, but no sooner than 3 monthssince the immediately prior treatment using the composition comprisingthe botulinum toxin.

EXAMPLE 5

Week 1: The subject's skin is washed and dried with a non-comedogeniccleanser. A container comprising botulinum toxin (botulinum toxin typeA, botulinum toxin type B, botulinum toxin type C1, botulinum toxin typeC2, botulinum toxin type D, botulinum toxin type E, botulinum toxin typeF and botulinum toxin type G, onabotulinumtoxinA, abobotulinumtoxinA,incobotulinumtoxinA, prabotulinumtoxinA, daxibotulinumtoxinA,rimabotulinumtoxinB, EB-001A, or EB-001T) is reconstituted with 10 mL of0.9% sterile saline and the reconstituted solution is set aside. Acomposition comprising Spongilla powder is applied to the affected areaof the subject's skin taking care to avoid mucous membranes (e.g., eyes,mouth, and nostrils). Additional Spongilla materials may be applied toareas on the subject's skin where lesions and hyperpigmentation arepresent. The Spongilla composition is allowed to dry on subject's skinto which it was applied and is then removed using non-comedogenic wipesor water and a non-comedogenic cleanser. The reconstituted botulinumtoxin composition is then applied to the skin of the subject in theaffected areas and in the areas in which the Spongilla composition wasapplied taking care to avoid mucous membranes (e.g., eyes, mouth, andnostrils). The botulinum toxin composition is allowed to dry on theapplication area and is then cleaned using non-comedogenic wipes orwater and a non-comedogenic cleanser.

Weeks 2 through 6: Three percent (3%) hydrogen peroxide USP (6 mL) areadded to 3 grams (dry weight) of Spongilla powder composition and theresulting mixture is stirred thoroughly mixed. The Spongilla mixture isapplied to the affected area of the subject's skin taking care to avoidmucous membranes (e.g., eyes, mouth, and nostrils). AdditionalSpongillamaterials may be applied to areas on the subject's skin wherelesions and hyperpigmentation are present. The Spongilla composition isallowed to dry on subject's skin to which it was applied and is thenremoved using non-comedogenic wipes or water and a non-comedogeniccleanser.

Maintenance Regimen: After the 6-week treatment regimen is complete, thesubject can apply the composition comprising Spongilla and/or Spongillaand 3% hydrogen peroxide to the affected areas monthly. The applicationof the composition comprising botulinum toxin may be repeated asindicated by the symptoms of the subject, but no sooner than 3 monthssince the immediately prior treatment using the composition comprisingthe botulinum toxin.

EXAMPLE 6

Week 1: The subject's skin is washed and dried with a non-comedogeniccleanser. A container comprising botulinum toxin (botulinum toxin typeA, botulinum toxin type B, botulinum toxin type C1, botulinum toxin typeC2, botulinum toxin type D, botulinum toxin type E, botulinum toxin typeF and botulinum toxin type G, onabotulinumtoxinA, abobotulinumtoxinA,incobotulinumtoxinA, prabotulinumtoxinA, daxibotulinumtoxinA,rimabotulinumtoxinB, EB-001A, or EB-001T) is reconstituted with 10 mL of0.9% sterile saline and the reconstituted solution is set aside. Thereconstituted botulinum toxin composition is then applied to the skin ofthe subject in the affected areas, taking care to avoid mucous membranes(e.g., eyes, mouth, and nostrils). A composition comprising Spongillapowder is then applied to the affected area of the subject's skin takingcare to avoid mucous membranes (e.g., eyes, mouth, and nostrils).Additional Spongilla materials may be applied to areas on the subject'sskin where lesions and hyperpigmentation are present. The Spongillacomposition is allowed to dry on subject's skin to which it was appliedand is then removed using non-comedogenic wipes or water and anon-comedogenic cleanser.

Weeks 2 through 6: Three percent (3%) hydrogen peroxide USP (6 mL) areadded to 3 grams (dry weight) of Spongilla powder composition and theresulting mixture is stirred thoroughly mixed. The Spongilla mixture isapplied to the affected area of the subject's skin, taking care to avoidmucous membranes (e.g., eyes, mouth, and nostrils). AdditionalSpongillamaterials may be applied to areas on the subject's skin wherelesions and hyperpigmentation are present. The Spongilla composition isallowed to dry on subject's skin to which it was applied and is thenremoved using non-comedogenic wipes or water and a non-comedogeniccleanser.

Maintenance Regimen: After the 6-week treatment regimen is complete, thesubject can apply the composition comprising Spongilla and/or Spongillaand 3% hydrogen peroxide to the affected areas monthly. The applicationof the composition comprising botulinum toxin may be repeated asindicated by the symptoms of the subject, but no sooner than 3 monthssince the immediately prior treatment using the composition comprisingthe botulinum toxin.

EXAMPLE 7 Treatment of Subjects Having Moderate to Severe Facial AcneVulgaris with a Combination of Spongilla lacustris andOnabotulinumtoxinA

The objective of the study is to evaluate the tolerability, safety, andefficacy of powdered Spongilla lacustris administered withonabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®) 100U following 6 weeks of topicaladministration (comprising one topical treatment usingonabotulinumtoxinA and once-weekly topical treatment of Spongillalacustris in male and female subjects with moderate to severe facialacne vulgaris.

The study is an open-label, parallel-group study of approximately 12weeks duration (day 1 treatment to day 85 study exit). The study groupswill receive treatment with a combination of powdered Spongillalacustris, that is mixed with 3% H202 or water prior to administration,and onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®) 100U. Powdered Spongilla lacustris isadministered to the entire face of the subject for once weekly for 6weeks and onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®) 100U is administered topically tothe face of the subject on study day 1. On day 1, subjects are randomlyassigned to 1 of 6 treatment groups in a 1:1:1:1:1:1 ratio to receiveone of six regimens as summarized in Table 1.

TABLE 1 Treatment Allocation 1 Topical application of a firstcomposition comprising Spongilla lacustris powder mixed with 3% H2O2,followed by topical application of a second composition comprisingonabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX ®) 100 U 2 Topical application of a firstcomposition comprising onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX ®) 100 U, followed bytopical application of a second composition comprising Spongillalacustris powder mixed with 3% H2O2 3 Topical application of a singlecomposition comprising onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX ®) 100 U and Spongillalacustris powder mixed with 3% H2O2 4 Topical application of a firstcomposition comprising Spongilla lacustris powder mixed with water,followed by topical application of a second composition comprisingonabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX ®) 100 U 5 Topical application of a firstcomposition comprising onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX ®) 100 U, followed bytopical application of a second composition comprising Spongillalacustris powder mixed with water 6 Topical application of a singlecomposition comprising onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX ®) 100 U and Spongillalacustris powder mixed with water

Study Population

Male and female subjects 12 years or older with moderate to severe acnevulgaris with facial involvement who are in otherwise good health areenrolled.

Inclusion Criteria

Each subject has moderate to severe acne vulgaris defined as meeting allof the following criteria: (a) a minimum of 20 but not more than 150inflammatory lesions (papules and pustules) on the face; (b) a minimumof 20 but not more than 300 noninflammatory lesions (open comedones andclosed comedones) on the face; (c) not more than 2 nodules on the faceabove the mandibular line; and (d) an investigator's Global Assessment(IGA) score of 3 or 4 as assessed by the investigator (the areaconsidered for the IGA must be confined to the face)

Exclusion Criteria:

Subjects are excluded from the study if they have a known allergy orsensitivity to any botulinum toxin preparation, or if they have anymedical condition that may put them at increased risk with exposure toonabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®) 100U, including diagnosed myasthenia gravis,Eaton-Lambert syndrome, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Measurement of Efficacy:

Efficacy is measured by lesion counts (inflammatory and noninflammatory)on the face of each subject and by use of an Investigator's GlobalAssessment using the scores in Table 2, below. Three analysispopulations will be used as follows: (a) the intent-to-treat (ITT)population will consist of all randomized subjects; (b) the per protocol(PP) population will consist of all randomized subjects with nosignificant protocol violations during the study that would affect theefficacy analyses (the PP population will be determined prior todatabase lock); and (c) the safety population will consist of allsubjects who receive at least 1 dose of study medication in the study.

All efficacy analyses will be performed using the ITT and PP population.For lesion counts, absolute and percent change from baseline in lesioncounts will be summarized using descriptive statistics. A frequencydistribution will be used to analyze the proportion of subjects with acomplete or partial response.

TABLE 2 Investigator’s Global Assessment (IGA) Score Grade Description 0None No evidence of facial acne vulgaris 1 Minimal Few noninflammatorylesions (comedones) are present; a few inflammatory lesions (papules/pustules) may be present; no nodulo-cystic lesions are allowed) 2 MildSeveral to many noninflammatory lesions (comedones) are present; a fewinflammatory lesions (papules/ pustules) are present; no nodulo- cysticlesions are allowed 3 Moderate Many noninflammatory (comedones) andinflammatory lesions (papules/ pustules) are present; no nodulo- cysticlesions are allowed 4 Severe Significant degree of inflammatory disease;papules/pustules are a predominant feature; a few nodulo- cystic lesionsmay be present; comedones may be present

The safety of the treatment regimens is evaluated by measuring thenumber of any events that are determined to be treatment-related adverseevents, directed physical examination, measurement of vital signs(including height, weight, body temperature, pulse rate, respiratoryrate, and blood pressure), and local (dermal) tolerability (as measuredby the investigator's assessment of the dryness, scaling and/or erythemaof a subject's skin in the treatment area). All adverse events will becoded from the verbatim text to the lower level term and mapped topreferred term (PT) and primary system organ class (SOC) using theMedical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities.b

Data will be summarized with descriptive statistics with 95% confidenceintervals, frequency tables, and data listings.

Sample Size Calculation:

Approximately 60 subjects will be entered into the study. When thesample size is 10 per group, a two-sided 95.0% confidence interval for asingle proportion using the binomial approximation will extend 0.262 to0.878 for an expected proportion of 0.600 of IGA responders. When thesample size is 10 per group, a two-sided 95.0% confidence interval forthe mean change from baseline lesion counts using the normalapproximation will extend -7.85 to -22.15 assuming a mean change frombaseline of -15 and a standard deviation of 10.

The application of Spongilla lacustris and onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®)100U has an acceptable response rate and decreases the total number oflesions in the treatment area in subjects with acne vulgaris after 6weeks of topical administration (one topical treatment ofonabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®) 100U and once-weekly topical treatment withSpongilla), measured by both investigator's global assessment (IGA), andtotal lesion counts (nodules, cysts, inflammatory and non-inflammatory).

EXAMPLE 8 Preparation of Spongilla Materials

Spongilla raw material was treated with heat or gamma irradiation toreduce bioburden to acceptable levels. The resulting materials weremilled and sieved to obtain a material having a particle size of nolarger than 200 μm. The sized material was dried using a low temperaturetray dryer at a temperature of about 40° C. to obtain a target moisturecontent of less than 1%. A representative batch of materials wasirradiated as follows using Nordion Cobalt-60 Batch JS 8900 Irradiator#139, ON-STD; processing start time=10:57:38 am; processing end time:01:31:14 pm; minimum specified dose (kGy): 25.0; maximum specified dose(kGy): 32.5; minimum delivered dose (kGy): 26.2; maximum delivered dose(kGy): 31.2. The resulting material was filled and sealed intohigh-density polyethylene jars that were packaged into foil laminatepouches containing desiccant packets. The packaged product may befurther gamma irradiated if the material does not otherwise meet themicrobial limits set forth in USP <1111>. The resulting materials werestored at a temperature of below 30° C. and were protected from lightand moisture prior to use.

EXAMPLE 9 Treatment of Subjects Having Hyperhidrosis with a Combinationof Spongilla lacustris and OnabotulinumtoxinA

The objective of the study was to evaluate the tolerability, safety, andefficacy of (a) Spongilla powder mixed with 3% hydrogen peroxide USP, or(b) Spongilla powder, mixed with 0.9% sodium chloride USP, followed bytopical administration of BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA) PurifiedNeurotoxin complex to the axilla in subjects with primary axillaryhyperhidrosis. The study was structured as a single center, two arm,open label, study of approximately 4 weeks (day 1 treatment to day 29study exit).

To be enrolled in the study, each subject had diagnosis of primary,axillary hyperhidrosis within 6 months of baseline (study day 1) and aHDSS score of 3 or 4 (based on both axillae) using the criteria in Table3. The subject must also have had sweat production of at least 50 mgover about 5 minutes in each axilla assessed gravimetrically.

TABLE 3 HYPERHIDROSIS DISEASE SEVERITY SCALE (HDSS) Score Description 1My underarm sweating is never noticeable and never interferes with mydaily activities 2 My underarm sweating is tolerable and sometimesinterferes with my daily activities 3 My underarm sweating is barelytolerable and frequently interferes with my daily activities 4 Myunderarm sweating is intolerable and always interferes with my dailyactivities

All subjects received active therapy in both right and left axillae onday one of the study. Each subject received Spongilla powder mixed with3% hydrogen peroxide USP in one axilla and Spongilla powder mixed with0.9% sodium chloride for injection USP in the contralateral axilla. Theinvestigational products were as set forth in Table 4.

TABLE 4 Description of Investigational Products IP Name: Spongillatopical powder plus hydrogen peroxide Active Ingredient: 2 gm ofSpongilla powder Other Ingredients: 6 mL of 3% hydrogen peroxide USP IPName: Spongilla topical powder plus sodium chloride solution ActiveIngredient: 2 gm of Spongilla powder Other Ingredients: 6 mL of 0.9%sodium chloride for Injection USP IP Name: BOTOX ® (Botulinum Toxin TypeA) Purified Neurotoxin Complex Active Ingredient: 100 units (U) ofClostridium botulinum toxin Type A Other Ingredients: 0.5 mg albumin(human), and 0.9 mg sodium chloride

The choice of diluent (3% hydrogen peroxide USP or 0.9% sodium chloride)was randomly allocated to right and left axillae for each subject. Afterapproximately 10 minutes, the composition containing Spongilla wasremoved from the subject's skin with Cetaphil® wipes andonabotulinumtoxinA 100U was massaged into the axilla. ReconstitutedonabotulinumtoxinA 100U was applied to each axilla and massaged into theskin of the axilla. The onabotulinumtoxinA composition was allowed toremain on the skin for approximately 15 minutes, then the subject's skinwas cleaned with a pre-moistened cleaning wipe (e.g., Cetaphil® wipe)and then the area was gently dried. Treatments were applied once, onstudy day 1.

Gravimetric sweat production in each subject was measured (a) prior today one of the study; (b) on study day one in which the treatment isapplied to the subject; and (c) on study day 29±3. The measurement ofgravimetric sweat production was performed on each axilla at theScreening, Day 1, and 29/early exit visits. Gravimetric assessment wereconducted after about 15 minutes at rest in a sitting position. Alltests were performed in the same room at a room temperature of about 25°C. The axillae were thoroughly cleaned with an absorbent paper beforegravimetry. A 90-mm diameter round filter paper was weighed with amicrobalance and the weight recorded. The filter paper was placed underthe axilla and a plastic bag was placed under the filter paper, to avoidevaporation of sweat. After about 5 minutes, the round filter paper wasreweighed, and the difference between the 2 weights was taken as sweatproduction in milligrams over about 5 minutes. Each subject's overallseverity of hyperhidrosis was also evaluated by a 4-point HDSSassessment that is self-assessment by the subject and was completed (a)at screening; (b) on study day one; (c) and on study day 29±3 or earlierif the subject did not complete the 29-day study.

Treatment efficacy was measured as the percentage of subjects witha >2-grade improvement in the Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale(HDSS) from baseline 4 weeks following treatment. Another measure oftreatment efficacy was the percentage of subjects having >50% reductionin gravimetrically measured sweat production from baseline in the 4weeks following treatment. Another measure of treatment efficacy was themean absolute change from baseline in gravimetrically-measured sweatproduction in subjects in the 4 weeks following treatment. Threeanalysis populations were used as follows: (1) the intent-to-treat (ITT)population will consist of all enrolled subjects; (2) the per protocol(PP) population will consist of all enrolled subjects with nosignificant protocol violations during the study that would affect theefficacy analyses. The PP population was determined prior to databaselock; and (3) the safety population consisted of all subjects whoreceive at least 1 dose of study medication in the study. EfficacyAnalysis: All efficacy analyses were performed using the ITT and PPpopulation. For continuous variables, (e.g., change from baseline ingravimetric sweat production) data was summarized using descriptivestatistics by treatment group with 95% confidence intervals. Forcategorical variables, a frequency distribution was used to analyze theproportion of subjects with a response (e.g., % of subjects with >50%reduction in gravimetric sweat production).

TABLE 5 Summary of Sweat Gravimetric Sweat Production and HyperhidrosisDisease Severity Scale (HDSS) Day 1 Day 2 Gravimetric Test GravimetricTest Day 1 HDSS Day 29 HDSS Subject Left Right Left Right Left RightLeft Right No. axilla Axilla axilla Axilla axilla Axilla axilla Axilla001-001 83 mg 110 mg 5 mg 1 mg 3 3 3 3 (0.9% (H2O2) (0.9% (H2O2) saline)saline) 001-006 90 mg 60 mg 34 mg 28 mg 4 3 2 2 (H2O2) (0.9% (H2O2)(0.9% saline) saline) 001-008 275 mg 310 mg 183 mg 284 mg 4 4 4 4 (H2O2)(0.9% (H2O2) (0.9% saline) saline) 001-011 55 mg 73 mg 4 mg 4 mg 4 4 4 4(0.9% (H2O2) (0.9% (H2O2) saline) saline) 001-012 230 mg 165 mg 15.7 mg36.6 mg 3 3 3 3 (H2O2) (0.9% (H2O2) (0.9% saline) saline) 001-013 122 mg151 mg 5.7 mg 9.1 mg 3 3 2 2 (H2O2) (0.9% (H2O2) (0.9% saline) saline)001-014 100 mg 103 mg 41.1 mg 53 mg 4 4 3 3 (0.9% (H2O2) (0.9% (H2O2)saline) saline) 001-016 231 mg 280 mg 3 mg 11 mg 3 3 3 3 (0.9% (H2O2)(0.9% (H2O2) saline) saline) 001-025 274 mg 208 mg 22 mg 10 mg 3 3 3 3(0.9% (H2O2) (0.9% (H2O2) saline) saline) 001-027 61 mg 133 mg 40 mg 31mg 3 3 3 3 (H2O2) (0.9% (H2O2) (0.9% saline) saline)

TABLE 6 Summary of Response Rate in Subjects (0.9% saline and H2O2 armscombined) Total No. Axilla = 20 (10 subjects each contributed 2 axillathat received treatment) Response Rate Z-score p-value Decrease in 80%2.26 0.024 gravimetric sweat production ≥ 50% at Week 4 Gravimetricsweat 85% 2.58 0.009 production < 50 mg at Week 4

In Table 6, the Z-score is from a one sample test for a singleproportion. Assumption for the analysis is that the observed proportionis not different from 40% (Placebo Response Rate) (Fleiss, D. B. 1981.Statistical Methods for Rates and Proportions, 2nd Ed. Wiley and Sons,p. 13-14).

TABLE 7 Mean Change in Gravimetric Sweat Production Saline Arm Hydrogenperoxide p-value No. of Subjects 10 10 Mean change in −109.82 −119.460.791 gravimetric sweat Percent change in −0.746 −0.752 0.965gravimetric sweat

TABLE 8 Summary of Gravimetric Sweat Production in Subjects (0.9% salineand H2O2 arms combined) Gravimetric Measurements (mg sweat) by TimeTotal No. Axilla = 20 (10 subjects each contributed 2 axilla thatreceived treatment) t-score p-value Baseline sweat 155.7 mg production(mean) Sweat production in  41.0 mg week 4 following treatment (mean)Mean change in −114.64 mg   2.44 0.024 sweat production from baseline inweek 4 following treatment (mg) Mean Percent −75% 8.93 <0.001 Changefrom Baseline

In table 8, the t-score of 2.44 is from a one sample test for a singlemean and assumes for the analysis is that the observed mean change isnot different from 72 mg. In table 8, the t-score of 8.93 is from a onesample test for a single mean and assumes for the analysis is that theobserved mean percent change is not different from 21%.

TABLE 9 Treatment Emergent Adverse Events No. Subjects (% out of AdverseEvent 10 subjects in study) Subjects reporting at least one AE 2 (20%)Skin and subcutaneous 1 (10%) tissue disorders Irritant Dermatitis 1(10%) Renal and Urinary Disorders 1 (10%) Urinary Tract Infection 1(10%)Subject 01-016 experienced dermatitis of the right axilla 2 days posttreatment with DMT410 plus hydrogen peroxide. Subject applied ice andaloe vera gel to the affected are and the event resolved completelywithin 24 hours.

EXAMPLE 10 A Study of the Tolerability, Safety, and Efficacy of DMT310for the Treatment of Lateral Canthal Lines

Protocol Summary.

The objective of the study is to evaluate the tolerability, safety, andefficacy of DMT310 administered to the facial skin followed by BOTOX® inpatients with moderate to severe glabellar lines, forehead lines, andlateral canthal lines. The clinical hypothesis is that DMT310administered to the facial skin followed by BOTOX 64U has an acceptableresponse rate at 4 weeks post administration, and that DMT310 followedby BOTOX 64U has an acceptable tolerability and safety profile at 4weeks post administration. The study compounds used are DMT310(Spongilla powder, mixed with 0.9% sterile saline) and BOTOX® (BotulinumToxin Type A) Purified Neurotoxin complex. The study design includes asingle center, one arm, open label study, with a duration ofapproximately 16 weeks (day 1 treatment to day 112 study exit). Thestudy treatment group is DMT310 followed by BOTOX 64U, and there is nocontrol group. Regarding dosage/dose regimen, DMT310 will beadministered to the skin of the upper face, in the clinic, by trainedstudy staff. After approximately 10 minutes, DMT310 will be removed withNeutrogena® wipes and BOTOX 64U will be massaged into the skin.Treatments will be applied once, on study day 1. The visit schedule usedis as follows: visit 1 (Day −28 to −1) Screening; visit 2 (Day 1)Baseline, enrollment, and treatment initiation; visit 3 (Day 15)follow-up visit; visit 4 (Day 29) follow-up visit; visit 5 (Day 57)follow-up visit; visit 6 (Day 85) follow-up visit; visit 7 (Day 112[successful completion of study] or early discontinuation) Exit. Thestudy will be conducted in compliance with International Conference onHarmonisation (ICH) Good Clinical Practices (GCPs).

Study Population.

Approximately 10 patients will be enrolled at one center. Male andfemale patients with moderate to severe lateral canthal lines (LCL) atmaximum smile, moderate to severe glabellar lines (GL) at maximum frown,and moderate to severe symmetrical horizontal forehead lines (FHL) atmaximum eyebrow elevation will be included. Approximately 10 patientswill be entered into the study. Each patient will receive DMT310 mixedwith 0.9% sterile saline USP. DMT310 application will be followed bytopical application of BOTOX 64U. This sample size was determinedempirically for this proof of concept study and no hypothesis testingwill be conducted. However, BOTOX has been shown to demonstrate atreatment response of up to 90% (BOTOX Package Insert), thus when thesample size is 10 per group, a two-sided 95.0% confidence interval for asingle proportion using the large sample normal approximation willextend 0.186 from the observed proportion for an expected proportion of0.900.

Key inclusion criteria include the following: the patient is a male ornon-pregnant female, 18 years of age or older at the time of consent;the patient has moderate to severe GL at maximum frown and moderate tosevere LCL at maximum smile and symmetrical horizontal FHL of moderateto severe at maximum contraction (maximum eyebrow elevation) assessed byboth the investigator and patient using the FWS (investigator andpatient ratings for LCL must be the same at randomization); and thepatient must have sufficient visual acuity without the use of eyeglasses(contact lens use acceptable), to accurately assess their facial lines,in the opinion of the investigator. Key exclusion criteria include thefollowing: the patient has had prior treatment with any botulinum toxin(e.g., Botox®) for facial lines or chronic migraine within 1 year ofBaseline (study day 1); the patient has had prior treatment with DMT310.Additional key exclusion criteria is that the patient has had any of thefollowing procedures or treatments occurring in the specified periodbefore enrollment (day 1): any facial non-ablative resurfacing laser orlight treatment, microdermabrasion, or superficial peels within 3months; any facial cosmetic procedure with medium depth or deep depthchemical peels (eg, trichloroacetic acid and phenol); periorbital,mid-facial, or upper-facial skin resurfacing; or permanent make-up inthe mid-facial (extending from inferior orbital margin to level of thenasal base) or upper facial areas within 6 months; or any periorbital,mid-facial, or upper-facial treatment with nonpermanent soft tissuefillers, or treatment with oral retinoids within 12 months. Further keyexclusion criteria include the following: the patient has had priorperiorbital surgery, facial lift (full face or mid-face), thread lift,brow lift, or related procedures (eg, eyelid [blepharoplasty] and/oreyebrow surgery); the patient has had prior periorbital, mid-facial, orupper-facial treatment with permanent soft tissue fillers, syntheticimplantation (eg, Gore-Tex®), and/or autologous fat transplantation; thepatient has marked facial asymmetry, dermatochalasis, deep dermalscarring, excessively thick sebaceous skin, or the inability tosubstantially lessen facial lines even by physically spreading themapart, determined by the investigator; the patient has any eyebrow oreyelid ptosis, as determined by the investigator; the patient has beenimmunized for any botulinum serotype; and the patient has a knownallergy or sensitivity to any botulinum preparation and/or shellfish.

Response Measures.

Primary and secondary efficacy measures are as follows. Primary:Investigators' and patients' assessments of LCL severity at maximumsmile and at rest using the facial wrinkle scale (5-grade scale: 0=none,1=almost none, 2=mild, 3=moderate, 4=severe). Secondary: Investigators'and patients' assessments of GL severity at maximum smile and at restusing the facial wrinkle scale (5-grade scale: 0=none, 1=almost none,2=mild, 3=moderate, 4=severe). Secondary: Investigators' and patients'assessments of FHL severity at maximum eyebrow elevation and at restusing the facial wrinkle scale (5-grade scale: 0=none, 1=almost none,2=mild, 3=moderate, 4=severe). Secondary: luminosity, brightness, poresize, sebum production, Global Aesthetic Improvement, laxity under theeye and fine lines under the eye. Safety measures are as follows.Adverse events, directed physical examination, vital signs (height,weight, body temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, and bloodpressure), urine pregnancy test for females of childbearing potential,local (dermal) tolerability, investigator's or trained designee'sassessment of dryness, scaling and erythema, and patient's assessment ofstinging/burning. Other response measures are skin phototype and facialphotography.

Statistical Methods.

Three analysis populations will be used as follows. The intent-to-treat(ITT) population will consist of all enrolled patients. The per protocol(PP) population will consist of all enrolled patients with nosignificant protocol violations during the study that would affect theefficacy analyses. The PP population will be determined prior todatabase lock. The safety population will consist of all patients whoreceive at least 1 dose of study medication in the study. All efficacyanalyses will be performed using the ITT and PP population. Forcontinuous variables, (e.g., change from Baseline in sebum production)data will be summarized using descriptive statistics by treatment groupwith 95% confidence intervals. For categorical variables, a frequencydistribution will be used to analyze the proportion of patients with aresponse (e.g., proportion of patients with achieving a none or mild LCLusing the facial wrinkle scale). All adverse events will be coded fromthe verbatim text to the lower level term and mapped to preferred term(PT) and primary system organ class (SOC) using the Medical Dictionaryfor Regulatory Activities. Data will be summarized with descriptivestatistics with 95% confidence intervals, frequency tables, and datalistings.

Disease Background

GL are deep furrows in the glabellar area of the face and LCL arehorizontal “smile lines” by the sides of the eyes. These types of faciallines result from the repetitive functional action of the underlyingmimetic facial musculature during animation (Blitzer et al, 1993). Wheninjected at therapeutic doses, botulinum toxin produces partial chemicaldenervation of the muscle, resulting in localized reduction in muscleactivity. Because GL, FHL, and LCL result from muscular activity, themuscle relaxation leads to a temporary flattening of the mechanicalcomponent causing the facial lines. While it was previously thought thatthese facial lines were structural and permanent, the effects of theseinjections demonstrate the lines are part functional and remain becauseof constant muscle tone (Garcia and Fulton, 1996).

The development of facial lines (such as GL, FHL and LCL) is anage-related change of the face that occurs because of the repetitivemuscle contractions that are associated with common facial expressions.Thus, these facial lines can be observed with contraction (dynamicrhytides) or in more severe cases in repose (static rhytides).Increasing severity in the appearance of facial lines has beenassociated with a patient's perception of reduced attractiveness and anegative effect on self-esteem and sense of well-being (Koblenzer,2005). Furthermore, the appearance of these facial lines can lead to amiscommunication of an emotional state of anger, anxiety, disapproval,or sadness (Khan, 2001) causing distress and affecting socialinteractions (Cox and Finn, 2005). The popularity of BoNT/A cosmetictreatment of GL, FHL and LCL in adults is related to its proven efficacyfor reducing moderate to severe facial lines (Beer, 2006); welldocumented safety profile (Brin, 2009); and positive impact onpsychological well-being and the resulting psychosocial benefits (Coxand Finn, 2005).

However, the skin penetration, and volume effects from botulinum toxintreatment may produce injection site pain. Injection site pain may be abarrier to treatment when injections have to be placed in sensitive skinareas, such as the temples (Alam et al, 2002). Thus, a topical productwith potential anti-microbial effects, a simple usage paradigm, whichwould allow for penetration of botulinum toxin past the stratum corneumand into the dermis, may exhibit greater comfort and adoption due toimproved tolerability of the treatment.

Compound Background

DMT310 is a powdered mixture that contains a unique variant of Spongillalacustris, a fresh water sponge species of the Genus Spongilla. DMT310powder is mixed with 0.9% Sodium Chloride USP, which is used afluidizing agent, allowing for ease of topical application.

DMT310 is comprised of inorganic siliceous spicules which areapproximately 200 μm in length and 15 μm in diameter. It is believedthat the spicules penetrate the stratum corneum during application. Thestructure of the spicule is shown in FIG. 1. Topical application ofSpongilla has been practiced in Central Europe and Asia for decades forthe treatment of inflammatory conditions. According to the RussianMinistry of Health, approximately 1.5 million patients per year use theBadyaga with no registered side effects of the medicine (see Letter fromRussian Ministry of Health).

Throughout its many years of use as a folk medicine, Spongilla hasdemonstrated its potential for the treatment of skin, and otherinflammatory, diseases.

Botulinum Toxin Type A inhibits vesicle-bound neurotransmitters at theneuromuscular junction, including acetylcholine. The rationale for theuse of BOTOX® to treat facial lines is that by inhibiting the release ofthe neurotransmitter acetylcholine at peripheral cholinergic nerveendings, the overactivity of the muscles responsible for LCL (bilateralorbicularis oculi), FHL (frontalis) and GL (the corrugators and procerusmuscles) can be reduced, thus eliminating or diminishing the appearanceof excessive facial lines. Botulinum toxin has been approved by US FDAfor the treatment of glabellar lines and lateral canthal lines.

Rationale

Botulinum toxin type A is approved for the treatment of glabellar lines,forehead lines and lateral canthal lines, but the injections can bepainful, which may lead to poor adoption of this therapy. Thus, for thetreatment of upper facial lines, it would be desirable to have a needlefree method that could provide a convenient topical approach tobotulinum toxin administration.

A small study was conducted in ten patients with primary axillaryhyperhidrosis with at least 50 mg of gravimetric sweat production in 15minutes. DMT310 was applied to the axillary skin, after 15 minutes ofcontact time, the DMT310 was washed from the axilla. BOTOX(OnabotulinumtoxinA) was reconstituted with 0.9% sterile saline and thereconstituted liquid was applied directly to the axillary skin andmassaged until absorbed. 30 days post-treatment, there was evidence ofreduction in the mean gravimetric sweat production with a largeproportion (80%) of patients having a treatment response (>50% reductionin sweat production). These results suggest that topical administrationof DMT310 and botulinum toxin may result in delivery of the botulinumtoxin past the stratum corneum without the use of a needle. This studywill be the first to test Spongilla powder with botulinum toxin type Ain this disease, and thus provide data on the relative benefit-riskprofile of this treatment.

This is an open label study of DMT310 in patients 18 years and olderwith moderate to severe glabellar lines, lateral canthal lines andforehead lines. All patients will receive active therapy. Each patientwill receive DMT310 mixed with 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection USP.DMT310 will be removed with Neutrogena® wipes and reconstituted BOTOX64U will be massaged into the skin. It is hypothesized that the spiculescontained in the product will allow for penetration of BOTOX past thestratum corneum (see FIG. 2). Thus, the commercially available, standardformulation of BOTOX may be used. The key design elements of the studywere chosen based on historical experience with studies of this type.

The volume of DMT310 was chosen based on historical informationregarding the use of this medicine. The dose of BOTOX® is the labeleddose used for OnabotulinumtoxinA in patients with upper facial lines.One treatment will be applied as OnabotulinumtoxinA exhibits clinicalefficacy for at least three months (BOTOX® Package Insert).

Study Objectives and Endpoints

The objective of the study is to evaluate the tolerability, safety, andefficacy of DMT310 administered to the upper face followed by BOTOX 64Uin patients with moderate to severe glabellar lines, lateral canthallines and forehead lines. Table 1 below lists the study endpoints.

TABLE 1 Study endpoints. Endpoints Name Description Timeframe FacialWrinkle Proportion of subjects Day 29, 57, Scale achieving a grade of85, 112 0 = None none or mild on the 1 = Almost None investigator's 2 =Mild assessment of LCL 3 = Moderate severity at maximum smile, based onthe FWS Proportion of subjects Day 29, 57, achieving a grade of 85, 112none or mild on the investigator's assessment of GL severity at maximumfrown, based on the FWS Proportion of subjects Day 29, 57, achieving agrade of 85, 112 none or mild on the investigator's assessment of FHLseverity at maximum contraction, based on the FWS Proportion of subjectsDay 29, 57, achieving a grade of 85, 112 none or mild on the patient'sassessment of LCL severity at maximum smile, based on the FWS Efficacy 4= Severe Proportion of subjects Day 29, 57, achieving a grade of 85, 112none or mild on the patient's assessment of GL severity at maximumfrown, based on the FWS Proportion of subjects Day 29, 57, achieving agrade of 85, 112 none or mild on the patient's assessment of FHLseverity at maximum contraction, based on the FWS Proportion of subjectsDay 29, 57, achieving a 2-grade 85, 112 improvement in the FWS frombaseline on the physician's assessment of LCL and GL, and FHL at bothrest and maximum contraction Proportion of subjects Day 29, 57,achieving a 2-grade 85, 112 improvement in the FWS from baseline on thepatient's assessment of LCL and GL, and FHL at both rest and maximumcontraction Luminosity and Mean and Percent Day 29, 57, Brightness(Visual change from baseline 85, 112 Analog Scales) Skin Pore SizeProportion of subjects Day 29, 57, Global Aesthetic achieving 85, 112Improvement Scale improvement on the (GAIS): 0 = No physician'sImprovement 1 = ≤ assessment of pore 25% Improvement size improvement,(mild) 2 = 26-50% based on the GAIS Improvement (moderate) 3 = 51- 75%Improvement (good) 4 = 76-100% Improvement (excellent). Sebum ProductionMean and Percent Day 29, 57, change from baseline 85, 112 Facial WrinkleProportion of subjects Day 29, 57, Scale achieving a two grade 85, 112 0= None improvement on the 1 = Almost None physician's 2 = Mildassessment of fine 3 = Moderate lines under the eye at 4 = Severemaximum contraction, based on the FWS Facial Laxity Rating Proportion ofsubjects Day 29, 57, Scale (Eyelid fold) achieving a two grade 85, 112 0= Absent 1 = improvement on the Perceivable physician's 2 = Well Definedassessment of laxity 3 = Partially severity based on the folding FLRS 4= Folding 5 = Well-defined fold, still separated from eyelid border 6 =Partially on eyelid border 7 = Completely on eyelid border 8 = Pushingeyelid border downward 9 = interfering with pupil Overall SkinProportion of subjects Day 29, 57, Quality achieving 85, 112 GlobalAesthetic improvement on the Improvement Scale physician's (GAIS): 0 =No assessment of overall Improvement 1 = ≤ skin quality, based on 25%Improvement the GAIS (mild) 2 = 26-50% Improvement (moderate) 3 = 51-75% Improvement (good) 4 = 76-100% Improvement (excellent). SafetyAdverse Events Incidence (severity and Up to Day 112 (AEs) causality) ofany local and systemic Treatment Emergent AEs Physical Exam Change fromDay 15, 29, 57, Baseline 85, 112 Vital Signs Change from Day 112Baseline

Study Design.

This is a single center, randomized, open-label study to evaluate thetolerability, safety, and efficacy of DMT310 administered to the upperface followed by BOTOX 64U in male and female patients with moderate tosevere glabellar lines, forehead lines, and lateral canthal lines.Approximately 10 patients will be enrolled. Each patient will receiveDMT310 mixed with 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection, USP. DMT310application will be followed by topical application of BOTOX 64U.Eligible patients must have an FWS rating of moderate or severe as ratedby both the patient and the investigator on study day 1. Theinvestigator and patient ratings for LCL must be the same atrandomization. There will be a single, open label, treatment group:DMT310 Spongilla powder mixed with 0.9% Sodium Chloride for InjectionUSP. Each treatment will be followed by topical application of BOTOX 64U(reconstituted with 2.5 mL of Sodium Chloride for Injection per label)massaged into the skin of the upper face.

Patients will have up to 7 clinic visits. Safety will be assessed bydirected physical exams, vital signs (heart rate, respiration rate,blood pressure, and body temperature), and AEs. Efficacy will beassessed by the investigator and patient assessments of the facialwrinkle scale. The study will be conducted in compliance with theInternational Council on Harmonisation (ICH) of Technical Requirementsfor Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use/Good Clinical Practice(GCP) and applicable regulatory requirements. Each patient mayparticipate in the study for up to approximately 16 weeks. Patients willhave 28 days to meet study criteria (i.e., Screening) before enteringthe 112 day treatment period. The End of Trial is defined as the date ofthe last visit of the last patient to complete the study.

Study Population.

Patients must satisfy the following criteria to be enrolled in thestudy. Patient must be a male or non-pregnant female, 18 years of age orolder at the time of consent. Females of childbearing potential (FCBP)must satisfy the following criteria. FCBP is defined as a female who: 1)has achieved menarche at some point, 2) has not undergone a totalhysterectomy, bilateral tubal ligation, or bilateral oophorectomy, or 3)has not been naturally postmenopausal (amenorrhea following cancertherapy does not rule out childbearing potential) for at least 12consecutive months (ie, had menses at any time in the preceding 12consecutive months. FCBP must have negative pregnancy tests as verifiedby the Investigator prior to starting study therapy. Patient must agreeto pregnancy testing after end of study treatment. This applies even ifthe patient practices true abstinence from heterosexual contact. Trueabstinence is acceptable when this is in line with the preferred andusual lifestyle of the patient. Periodic abstinence (e.g., calendar,ovulation, sympothermal, post-ovulation methods) and withdrawal are notacceptable methods of contraception. FCBP must either commit to trueabstinence from heterosexual contact (which must be source documented)or agreed to use, and be able to comply with, effective contraceptionwithout interruption, prior to starting the investigational product (IP)as detailed below, during study period. For FCBP who may participate inthe study, the following methods of contraception, if properly used, aregenerally considered reliable with the following wait periods prior tohaving relations (Trussel, 2011): oral contraceptives; vaginalcontraceptive ring and patch contraceptives (one full cycle; e.g., 4 to8 weeks); injection contraceptives (more than 7 days); intrauterinedevice or implantable hormone contraceptives (more than 7 days);surgical sterilization (hysterectomy, bilateral tubal ligation, orbilateral oophorectomy) or a vasectomized partner (each, more than 6months); male condom with intravaginal spermicide or diaphragm/cervicalcap with spermicide (effective with proper use without a waitingperiod). Male patients must practice true abstinence (which must besource documented) or agree to use a condom with intravaginal spermicideduring sexual contact with a pregnant female or a FCBP whileparticipating in this study, during dose interruptions, and for at least30 days following IP discontinuation, unless patient has undergone asuccessful vasectomy.

Patient must have provided written informed consent. Patient must havemoderate to severe GL at maximum frown and moderate to severe LCL atmaximum smile and symmetrical horizontal FHL of moderate to severe atmaximum contraction (maximum eyebrow elevation) assessed by both theinvestigator and patient using the FWS (investigator and patient ratingsfor LCL must be the same) at randomization. Patients must havesufficient visual acuity without the use of eyeglasses (contact lens useacceptable), to accurately assess their facial lines, in the opinion ofthe investigator. Patient must be willing and able to refrain fromphysical activity (eg, sports, running) that would result in excessivesweating for 24 hours post treatment. Patient must be willing and ableto comply with study instructions and commit to all follow-up visits forthe duration of the study. Written informed consent must have beenobtained from the patient prior to any study related procedures. In theinvestigator's opinion, patient must be in good general health and isfree of any disease state or physical condition that exposes the patientto an unacceptable risk by study participation or impairs the evaluationof the patient or IP by participating in the study.

The presence of any of the following will exclude a patient fromenrollment. Patient is pregnant, lactating, or is planning to becomepregnant during the study. Patient has had prior treatment with anybotulinum toxin (e.g., Botox®) for facial lines or chronic migrainewithin 1 year of Baseline (study day 1). Patient has had any of thefollowing procedures or treatments occurring in the specified periodbefore enrollment (day 1): any facial non-ablative resurfacing laser orlight treatment, microdermabrasion, or superficial peels within 3months; any facial cosmetic procedure with medium depth or deep depthchemical peels (eg, trichloroacetic acid and phenol); periorbital,mid-facial, or upper-facial skin resurfacing; or permanent make-up inthe mid-facial (extending from inferior orbital margin to level of thenasal base) or upper facial areas within 6 months; any periorbital,mid-facial, or upper-facial treatment with nonpermanent soft tissuefillers, or treatment with oral retinoids within 12 months. Patient hashad prior periorbital surgery, facial lift (full face or mid-face),thread lift, brow lift, or related procedures (eg, eyelid[blepharoplasty] and/or eyebrow surgery). Patient has had priorperiorbital, mid-facial, or upper-facial treatment with permanent softtissue fillers, synthetic implantation (eg, Gore-Tex®), and/orautologous fat transplantation. Patient has marked facial asymmetry,dermatochalasis, deep dermal scarring, excessively thick sebaceous skin,or the inability to substantially lessen facial lines even by physicallyspreading them apart, determined by the investigator. Patient has anyeyebrow or eyelid ptosis, as determined by the investigator. Patient hasbeen immunized for any botulinum serotype. Patient has a known allergyor sensitivity to any botulinum preparation. Patient has a known allergyor sensitivity to shellfish. Patient has any medical condition that mayput the patient at increased risk with exposure to BOTOX includingdiagnosed myasthenia gravis, Eaton Lambert syndrome, and amyotrophiclateral sclerosis. In the opinion of the investigator, the patient hasskin pathology or condition that could interfere with the evaluation ofthe test products or requires the use of interfering topical or systemictherapy during the study. Skin abnormalities or other physicalcharacteristics in or around the application sites that could confoundthe study results based on the investigator's judgment. Patient iscurrently enrolled in another investigational drug or device study OR isusing or has used an investigational drug or investigational devicetreatment within 30 days of Day 1. Patient has any acute illness (eg,infection) within 48 hours of Day 1, which, in the investigator'sopinion, is considered significant. Patient has a history of sensitivityto any of the ingredients in the intraperitoneal investigational product(IP). Patient is known to be noncompliant or is unlikely to comply withthe requirements of the study protocol (eg, due to alcoholism, drugdependency, mental incapacity) in the opinion of the investigator.

Table 2 below shows the table of events. FCBP=females of childbearingpotential. The following superscripts are used in Table 2: ^(a)allassessments, including photography, before study treatment; ^(b)or earlydiscontinuation from the study; ^(c)vital sign measurements includeheight, weight, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure (systolicand diastolic), and body temperature, and must be performed before studytreatment; ^(d)FCBP must have a negative urine pregnancy test (UPT)before study treatment, the investigator may ask the patient to performa UPT at any visit, and compliance with contraceptives should bediscussed with all FCBP at each visit; ^(e)patients will be contactedvia telephone or electronic communication 24-48 hours after treatment toassess any potential signs/symptoms of ocular/periocular adversereactions and distant spread of botulinum toxin, and patients reportinga TEAE will have an in-person clinic visit scheduled to assess theevent.

TABLE 2 Table of events. Visit Visit 1 Visit 2 Visit 3 Visit 4, 5, 6Visit 7 Screening Random- Follow- Follow-Up Study Days −28 ization UpDays 29, Exit Study Period to −1 Day 1^(a) Day 15 57, 85 Day 112^(b)Visit Windows ±3 days ±7 days ±7 days Informed X Consent Demographics XInclusion/ X Reconfirm Exclusion Criteria Medical/ X DermatologicalHistory Fitzpatrick X Skin Phototype Brief Physical X X X X XExamination Vital Sign X X X Measurements^(c) UPT for X X X FCBP^(d)Photography X X X X Clinical X X X Evaluations Local X X X XTolerability Dosing X IP X X Accountability Adverse X X X X X Events^(e)Concomitant X X X X X Medications/ Therapies

Procedures

Screening period (day −28 to −1). Patients can be screened for the studyup to 28 days before Baseline. If applicable, qualified patients canwashout from prohibited medications or treatments prior to Baseline(after obtaining consent). Patients who require washout for longer than28 days will be re-consented. Patients who do not require washout may berandomized on the same day as screening, provided all screeningprocedures are performed and the patient meets all other entry criteria.At Screening, the investigator or designee will perform the following.Obtain a signed, written informed consent. Record demographics. Confirminclusion/exclusion criteria. Record medical/dermatological history.Record the prior and/or concomitant medications and therapies. PerformFitzpatrick skin phototype assessment. Perform directed physical exam.Record any findings in the medical/dermatological history. Perform vitalsigns (heart rate, respiration rate, blood pressure, and bodytemperature) and height/weight. Perform UPT for FCBP. Results must benegative for the patient to be enrolled in the study. Perform clinicalevaluations GL, LCL, and FHL using facial wrinkle scale. Schedule theBaseline Visit.

Treatment period. Visit 2 (Day 1) baseline/randomization. At Baseline,the investigator or designee will perform the following. Query thepatient about any changes in health status since the previous visitincluding concomitant medications and therapies, and document thefindings. Re-confirm eligibility. Patients who do not meetinclusion/exclusion criteria at this visit will be classified as screenfailures. Perform vital signs (heart rate, respiration rate, bloodpressure, and body temperature). Perform directed physical exam. Recordany findings that have worsened as AEs. Perform UPT for FCBP. Resultsmust be negative for the patient to be enrolled in the study. Performclinical evaluations GL, LCL, and FHL using facial wrinkle scale.Perform assessment of luminosity and brightness. Measure sebumproduction. Perform assessment of fine lines under the eye using thefacial wrinkle scale. Perform assessment of laxity under the eye usingthe Facial Laxity Rating Scale (FLRS). Take facial photography. Performthe application of the IP, ensuring that the IP is correctly applied tothe treatment area. Document IP accountability. Document any AEs. AssessLocal Tolerability approximately 15 minutes post-application. Schedule afollow-up visit.

Visit 3 (Day 15±3) follow-up. At this visit, the investigator ordesignee will perform the following. Query the patient about changes inhealth status since the previous visit, including concomitantmedications and therapies, and document the findings. Take facialphotography. Perform directed physical exam. Record any findings thathave worsened as AEs. Document any AEs. Assess Local Tolerability.Schedule the next visit.

Visits 4, 5, 6 (Days 29, 57, 85±7) follow-up. At this visit, theinvestigator or designee will perform the following. Query the patientabout changes in health status since the previous visit, includingconcomitant medications and therapies, and document the findings. Takefacial photography. Perform directed physical exam (Section 6.3.1).Record any findings that have worsened as AEs. Perform clinicalevaluations GL, LCL, and FHL using facial wrinkle scale. Performassessment of luminosity and brightness. Perform assessment ofimprovement in skin pore size using GAIS. Perform assessment ofimprovement in skin quality using GAIS. Measure sebum production.Perform assessment of laxity under the eye using the Facial LaxityRating Scale (FLRS). Perform assessment of fine lines under the eyeusing the facial wrinkle scale. Document any AEs. Assess LocalTolerability.

Visit 7 (Day 112±7) end of study. If the patient reaches this timepointor discontinues early from the study, the Visit 7 procedures should befollowed. At this visit, the investigator or designee will perform thefollowing. Query the patient about changes in health status since theprevious visit, including concomitant medications and therapies, anddocument the findings. Perform directed physical exam. Record anyfindings that have worsened as AEs. Perform vital signs (heart rate,respiration rate, blood pressure, and body temperature). Perform UPT forFCBP. Take facial photography. Perform clinical evaluations GL, LCL, andFHL using facial wrinkle scale. Perform assessment of luminosity andbrightness. Perform assessment of improvement in skin pore size usingGAIS. Perform assessment of improvement in skin quality using GAIS.Measure sebum production. Perform assessment of laxity under the eyeusing the Facial Laxity Rating Scale (FLRS). Perform assessment of finelines under the eye using the facial wrinkle scale. Document any AEs.Assess Local Tolerability. Collect all containers of IP and prepare forfinal IP accountability by CRA, as applicable. Exit the patient from thestudy.

Safety Assessments

Directed physical examinations will be performed at all clinic visits.Assessments will include examination of head and neck (includingassessment of cranial nerves, cardiovascular, respiratory,gastrointestinal (abdomen), and gross motor and gait. Findings atScreening and Day 1 will be recorded as medical history. Any new orworsening findings at Days 15, 29, 57, 85, or 112 will be recorded asAEs. Vital signs including heart rate, respiration rate, blood pressure(systolic and diastolic), and body temperature will be assessed atScreening, Baseline/Randomization, and Day 112. Height and weight willalso be measured at Screening. UPTs will be performed on all FCBP atScreening, Baseline, and Day 112. FCBP include any female who hasexperienced menarche and who has not undergone successful surgicalsterilization (hysterectomy, bilateral tubal ligation, or bilateraloophorectomy) or is not postmenopausal [defined as amenorrhea >12consecutive months in women 50 years of age and older]. UPT must have aminimum sensitivity of 25 mIU B-hCG/mL.

The UPTs will be performed at the study site, if the site is registeredand conforms to CLIA regulations for such testing (possesses a currentvalid CLIA Certificate of Waiver), or at an appropriately registeredreference laboratory. The investigator will report the UPT results onthe CRFs, in the patient's medical records, and in independent recordsmaintained at the study site.

In the event the patient experiences a skin reaction of such nature orseverity that a contact allergy is suspected, the patient shoulddiscontinue the study medication. The event should be documented as anadverse event. The patient should be rechallenged using the assignedstudy medication to confirm or rule out contact dermatitis. If thediagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis is confirmed, the patient mayhave an additional patch test with the study medication and theindividual study medication ingredients. The physician investigatorshould contact the medical monitor and discuss whether a patch test iswarranted. If deemed appropriate, the patch test should be performed atleast 2 weeks after discontinuation of the study medication. Patcheswill be applied to untreated areas on the back for 48 hours. Readingswill be performed approximately 15 to 30 minutes and 48 hours followingthe removal of the patches. At the investigator's discretion, afacultative additional reading might be performed at 96 or 120 hoursafter removal of the patches if an equivocal reaction is observed at theprevious reading.

Local (dermal) tolerability examination (only on the face) will beperformed at the time points given in Table 2, and will includeassessments of stinging/burning (rated by the patient), dryness,scaling, and erythema (rated by the investigator or appropriatelytrained designee). Dryness, scaling, and erythema must be assessed bythe same person throughout the study whenever possible. Localtolerability on the face will be rated as none, mild, moderate, orsevere and a detailed description is provided below. On study day 1, thepatient rating of Stinging/Burning should be assessed within 15 minutesafter dosing, the remaining measures of tolerability should be assessedby the physician investigator within 15 minutes after dosing. Atsubsequent visits, the patient rating of Stinging/Burning as well as thephysician rated measures can be assessed at any time during the visitsince there is a single application of IP in this study.

Patient Rated. Stinging/Burning (prickling pain sensation): None (0)=Nostinging/burning; Mild (1)=Slight warm, tingling/stinging sensation; notreally bothersome; Moderate (2)=Definite warm, tingling/stingingsensation that is somewhat bothersome; Severe (3)=Hot, tingling/stingingsensation that has caused definite discomfort.

Investigator Rated (or designee). Dryness (brittle and/or tightsensation): None (0)=No dryness; Mild (1)=Slight but definite roughness;Moderate (2)=Moderate roughness; Severe (3)=Marked roughness. Scaling(abnormal shedding of the stratum corneum): None (0)=No scaling; Mild(1)=Barely perceptible shedding, noticeable only on light scratching orrubbing; Moderate (2)=Obvious but not profuse shedding; Severe (3)=Heavyscale production. Erythema (abnormal redness of the skin): None (0)=Noerythema; Mild (1)=Slight pinkness present; Moderate (2)=Definiteredness, easily recognized; Severe (3)=Intense redness. If any sign orsymptom is judged to be an adverse event in the opinion of theinvestigator, it will be captured on the patient's adverse event sourcedocument and eCRF.

Investigators and patients will assess GL and LCL severity using the FWSindependently of each other, and these assessments will be the basis forseveral efficacy measures described in this section. These assessmentswill be done at rest and at maximum contraction (frown for GL and smilefor LCL). For all assessments, the FWS uses the following scale for eachtreatment area separately: 0=None; 1=Almost None; 2=Mild; 3=Moderate;4=Severe.

The investigator or designee will document the patient's skin phototype(I-VI) at screening using the Fitzpatrick Skin Type Assessment (seeTable 3 below).

TABLE 3 Fitzpatrick skin type. Skin Phototype Typical Features TanningAbility I Pale white skin, blue/ Always burns, does not tan hazel eyes,blond/ red hair II Fair skin, blue eyes Burns easily, tans poorly IIIDarker white skin Tans after initial burn IV Light brown skin Burnsminimally, tans easily V Brown skin Rarely burns, tans darkly easily VIDark brown or Never burns, always tans darkly black skin

Patients' GL, FHL, and LCL wrinkle severity will be evaluated by boththe physician and the patient using a 4-point FWS as shown in Table 4.The FWS will be performed at Screening, Days 1, 29, 57, 85 and Day112/early exit. This is a static morphological scale that refers to apoint in time and not a comparison to Baseline. Patients must have aninvestigator and physician rated FWS score of 3 or 4 at Baseline (studyday 1) and both the investigator and patient score must match.

For each patient, investigator FWS evaluations should be performed bythe same trained evaluator throughout the study whenever possible. If itis not possible to use the same evaluator to follow the patientthroughout the study, then evaluations should overlap between theevaluators (ie, examine the patient together and discuss findings) forat least 1 visit.

TABLE 4 Facial wrinkle scale. Score Wrinkle Severity Description 0 NoneNo visible wrinkles 1 Almost None Minimal wrinkles 2 Mild Shallowwrinkles 3 Moderate Moderately deep wrinkles 4 Severe Very deep wrinkles

Digital photographs are required to be taken during the study. Patientswho refuse to have photographs taken will not be enrolled. Study Sponsorshall have full ownership rights to any photographs derived from thestudy.

Using standardized photographic equipment provided by CanfieldScientific Inc., full frontal pictures of the face will be obtained atrest and at maximum contraction (frown for GL, eyebrow raise for FHL,and smile for LCL). Site personnel will be trained and certified byCanfield Scientific Inc. on the use of the photographic equipment.Photographs will be performed at the time points given in Table 2.Photographs will be retained for research purposes, and will be assessedby an independent physician reviewer using the FWS.

Note: Patients may decline to have photographs taken during the conductof the study. If a patient initially consents to photographs, thendeclines further photography, the Sponsor may use the photographs takenunder consent for the purposes noted above.

Patients skin luminosity and brightness in the treated area will beevaluated by the physician. Skin luminosity is defined as the intensityof the light areas reflected on the treated areas of the face, whileskin brightness is defined as the combined uniformity of skin coloringand skin texture. The visual evaluation of luminosity and brightnesswill be made using visual analogical scales that range from “noluminosity/brightness” (0) to “maximumluminosity/brightness/transparency” (10) (Musnier et al. 2004).

The physician will evaluate the degree of improvement in pore sizereduction, according to the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS):(0=No Improvement, 1=≤25% Improvement [mild], 2=26-50% Improvement[moderate], 3=51-75% Improvement [good], 4=76-100% Improvement[excellent]). Sebum measurements will be taken from the central foreheadusing a .calibrated sebum measurement device Details of the proceduresare provided in the DMT310-004 study manual. The physician will evaluatethe degree of improvement in overall skin quality, according to theGlobal Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS): (0=No Improvement, 1=≤25%Improvement [mild], 2=26-50% Improvement [moderate], 3=51-75%Improvement [good], 4=76-100% Improvement [excellent]).

Patients' eyelid laxity severity will be evaluated by the physician a10-point FLRS as shown in Table 5 below. The FLRS will be performed atScreening, Days 1,29,57,85 and Day 112/early exit. This is a staticmorphological scale that refers to a point in time and not a comparisonto Baseline.

For each patient, investigator FLRS evaluations should be performed bythe same trained evaluator throughout the study whenever possible. If itis not possible to use the same evaluator to follow the patientthroughout the study, then evaluations should overlap between theevaluators (ie, examine the patient together and discuss findings) forat least 1 visit.

TABLE 5 Facial laxity rating scale. Score Description 0 Absent 1Perceivable 2 Well Defined 3 Partially Folding 4 Folding 5 Well-definedfold, still separated

6 Partially on eyelid border 7 Completely on eyelid border 8 Pushingeyelid border downward 9 Interfering with pupil

indicates data missing or illegible when filed

The severity of patients' fine lines under the eye will be evaluated bythe physician using a 5-point FWS as shown in Table 4. The FWS will beperformed at Screening, Days 1, 29, 57, 85 and Day 112/early exit. Thisis a static morphological scale that refers to a point in time and not acomparison to Baseline.

For each patient, investigator FWS evaluations should be performed bythe same trained evaluator throughout the study whenever possible. If itis not possible to use the same evaluator to follow the patientthroughout the study, then evaluations should overlap between theevaluators (ie, examine the patient together and discuss findings) forat least 1 visit.

Description of Study Treatments

DMT310, contains Spongilla lacustris powder, and is used after additionof 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection USP. Patients will also receiveBOTOX 64U applied topically. Blinding of the Investigational Product(IP) is not required as this is an open label study.

TABLE 6 Investigational products IP Name DMT310 Topical Powder ActiveIngredient 2 gm of Spongilla powder Other Ingredients 6 mL of 0.9%Sodium Chloride for Injection USP IP Name BOTOX ® (Botulinum Toxin TypeA) Purified Neurotoxin Complex Active Ingredient 64 units (U) ofClostridium botulinum toxin Type A Other Ingredients 0.5 mg albumin(human), and 0.9 mg sodium chloride

The IP will be applied to the face once on study day 1. The IP will beapplied in the clinic at study day 1 by the study staff. After facialphotographs have been taken, trained study staff will wash the patient'sface with mild cleanser (eg, Cetaphil®) and water and then gently drythe area. Study staff will mix the liquid portion of the IP into thepowder portion of the IP and then apply the IP to the upper face. Allowthe IP to remain on the skin for approximately 10-15 minutes (untildry), then remove excess material from the patient's with facepre-moistened cleaning wipe (eg, Neutrogena® wipe) and then gently drythe area. Study staff will be provided with written information andtrained on how to mix and apply the IP.

The patient should rest comfortably in the supine position prior forapproximately 10-15 minutes before the reconstituted BOTOX is applied tothe upper face, this 10-15 minutes includes the time the patient hadDMT310 on the upper face. While the patient is resting in the supineposition, the BOTOX vial should be reconstituted as instructed in theDMT310-004 Pharmacy Manual and in Appendix B: Preparation of BOTOX®.Reconstituted BOTOX 64U should be applied to the upper face as describedin the Pharmacy Manual and massaged into the skin. in 0.2 ml incrementsuntil it is completely absorbed into the skin. Care should be taken toensure that the reconstituted BOTOX does not come into contact with theeyes or mouth. The patient should remain in the supine position forapproximately 15 minutes, then clean the patient's face with apre-moistened cleaning wipe (eg, Neutrogena® wipe) and then gently drythe area. Dispose of all materials that have come into contact withBOTOX. Patients should not apply anything (eg, moisturizers, sunscreen,make-up) to the treatment area for the remainder of the day. Since thisstudy requires only a single application of IP, dose modifications arehighly unlikely. If a patient cannot tolerate or complete the day 1study treatment, an additional patient may be enrolled at the discretionof the Sponsor.

The IPs are for topical use only. Care should be taken to avoid contactwith eyes and all mucous membranes. If contact with eyes occurs, rinsethoroughly with water. Patients with a known sensitivity to any of theingredients in the IP should not participate in this study. Should skinirritation or rash develop on the face, discontinue use. In case ofaccidental ingestion, patients should contact the investigatorimmediately. The effects of the IP in nursing mothers, pregnant women,and their unborn children are unknown. FCBP must not be pregnant orplanning a pregnancy during the study period. The IP should be kept outof reach of children and pets. Refer to the BOTOX Package Insert forWarnings, Precautions and Contraindications.

On Day 1 of the study, (Baseline) before treatment, each patient whoprovides informed consent will be assigned a patient number that willserve as the patient identification number on all study documents.Before administering study treatment, the study staff must ensure thepatient meets all eligibility criteria. The following will be providedby the Sponsor: Containers to mix DMT310; Pre-Moistened (eg,Neutrogena®) wipes. The study site will be responsible for providing thefollowing supplies: Sterile saline (0.9%) USP for reconstitution ofstudy medication; Needles and syringes for reconstitution of studymedication; BOTOX® (botulinum toxin type A) 100 U vials; All suppliesneeded for urine pregnancy testing.

The DMT310 powder will be packaged and labeled in sealed packets. The IPwill be identified as an investigational compound. The study number andlot number will be identified on the unit label. Commercially available0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection USP, and BOTOX 100U vials will be intheir approved packaging and labeling. The IP must be stored in a securearea and administered only to patients entered into the clinical study,at no cost to the patient, in accordance with the conditions specifiedin this protocol. DMT310 powder must be stored in a secure area at atemperature not exceeding 30° C. Refer to the Study Reference Manual forguidelines on acceptable variances and instructions for reporting to thesponsor. Storage conditions at the clinical site will be documented. TheBOTOX must be stored in a refrigerator at a temperature of between 2 and8oC. Refer to the Pharmacy Manual for guidelines on acceptable variancesand instructions for reporting to the sponsor. Reconstituted BOTOX mustalso be stored in a refrigerator between a temperature of 2° C. and 8 oCand is to be used within 4 hours following reconstitution. Storageconditions will be documented. If not used within 4 hours ofreconstitution, study medication should be disposed of as described inDMT310-004 Pharmacy Manual.

The IP must be dispensed only to study patients and only at study sitesspecified on the form FDA 1572 by authorized personnel as required byapplicable regulations and guidelines. The designee will review with theInvestigator and relevant site personnel the process for investigationalproduct return, disposal, and/or destruction. It is the responsibilityof the investigator to ensure that a current record of IP disposition ismaintained. The date of the IP application will be recorded on theappropriate CRF. Any changes from the application specified in theprotocol (e.g., missed applications, investigator directed reduction inapplication time, etc.) will also be recorded on a CRF.

Concomitant Medications and Procedures

Current medications and any medications taken in the 28 days prior tothe start of the study (Baseline) will be recorded as prior/concomitantmedications with corresponding indication. The medications to berecorded include prescription and OTC medications, and vitamins,minerals, and dietary supplements being taken for a therapeuticindication. All medications taken on a regular basis should be recordedon the CRF prior to commencing the use of the IP.

Therapies (medication and non-medication therapies) not restricted bythe protocol may be used during the study for the treatment orprevention of disease or to maintain good health. Non-prohibited chronictherapies being used at Baseline may be continued, but must be recorded.

Over the course of this study, additional medications may be required tomanage aspects of the disease state of the patients, including sideeffects from trial treatments or disease progression. Supportive caremay be administered at the discretion of the Investigator. Any changesto concomitant medications or therapies during the study must berecorded. The reason for any change in concomitant medications and/ortherapies should be evaluated and, if appropriate, reported as, or inconjunction with, an AE.

Therapy considered necessary for the subject's welfare may be given atthe discretion of the investigator. The subject's standard facial carehygiene (ie, moisturizers, skin creams, sunscreen), or dermatologicregimen should remain consistent throughout the study (ie, bleachingagents, hormone replacement therapy, prescription or over-the-counterproducts, and use of alpha hydroxy acid containing products). If thepermissibility of a specific medication/treatment is in question, pleasecontact the Sponsor.

No other facial cosmetic procedures are to be performed or new facialtreatments started throughout the duration of the study. Prohibitedfacial treatments and procedures during study participation include, butare not limited to: Oral retinoids; New regimen or change in regimen oftopical retinoid and/or hormone cream to the face; Microdermabrasion;Dermarollers or micro-needling; Laser surgery or resurfacing;Phototherapy to the face; Facial lift (mid or full face);Blepharoplasty; Synthetic implantation (eg, Gore-Tex®); Autologous fattransplantation; Dermal fillers; and Medium depth to deep facialchemical peels, periorbital surgery, and/or permanent make-up to theperiorbital area (eg, eyeliner, eyebrow). Concurrent treatment withbotulinum toxin of any serotype for any indication (other than the studytreatment) is prohibited. Co-administration of aminoglycosides or otheragents that could interfere with neuromuscular transmission (eg,curare-like agents) should only be used with caution as the effects ofthe toxin, theoretically, could be potentiated. The decision toadminister a prohibited medication/treatment is done with the safety ofthe study participant as the primary consideration. When possible, theSponsor should be notified before a prohibited medication/treatment isadministered. Patients may not use any investigational drug or devicetreatments within 30 days of Baseline. Prior to attending study visits,subjects must not apply facial cosmetics.

If needed, any moisturizers used in the treatment area must behypoallergenic, and oil-free. Patients will be instructed that they mustrefrain from: intensively scratching their body around the area oftreatment, swimming for up to 8 hours following study medicationapplication; and tattooing their skin or body piercings to the areas ofstudy medication application.

Statistical Considerations

Summary tables (descriptive statistics and/or frequency tables) will beprovided for screening variables, baseline variables, efficacyvariables, and safety variables. Continuous variables will be describedby descriptive statistics (n, mean, median, standard deviation, minimum,and maximum). Frequency counts and percentage of patients within eachcategory will be provided for categorical data.

The Safety population will include all enrolled patients who receivedthe IP. The intent-to-treat (ITT) population will include all randomizedpatients in the group to which they were randomized regardless oftreatment received. The per-protocol (PP) population will consist of asubset of the ITT population including all randomized patients whocompleted the study with no significant protocol violations during thestudy that would affect the efficacy analyses. The PP population will bedetermined prior to database lock.

Approximately 10 patients will be entered into the study. Each patientwill receive DMT310 mixed with 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection USP.DMT310 application will be followed by topical application ofreconstituted BOTOX 64U. Thus, the sample size will be 10. This samplesize was determined empirically for this proof of concept study and nohypothesis testing will be conducted. However, BOTOX has been shown todemonstrate a treatment response of up to 90% (BOTOX Package Insert),thus when the sample size is 10 per group, a two-sided 95.0% confidenceinterval for a single proportion using the large sample normalapproximation will extend 0.186 from the observed proportion for anexpected proportion of 0.900.

Demographic information including age, ethnicity, race, and Fitzpatrickskin phototype will be summarized by treatment group for each analysispopulation. Medical history entries will be provided in a patientlisting for the Safety population. Abnormalities noted during thephysical examination will be recorded on the medical history (atScreening or as AEs, if applicable, on Day 15, 29, 57, 85, 112).Descriptive statistics will be provided for vital signs (heart rate,respiration rate, blood pressure, and body temperature), height, andweight for the Safety population. Descriptive statistics will beprovided for the FWS for the ITT and PP populations. The number andpercent of patients who were enrolled in the study, in each analysispopulation, who completed the study, who withdrew from the study andtheir reasons for discontinuation will be tabulated.

The analysis of safety will be conducted on the Safety population. Thesafety endpoints of the study will be as follows:

Adverse Events: All TEAEs reported during the study will be listed,documenting onset, severity, whether therapy was required, any change inIP dosing, investigator assessment of the relationship to the IP, andoutcome. AEs will be coded from the verbatim term using the MedicalDictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA) and mapped to preferredterms (PT) and system organ class (SOC). All TEAEs will be summarized bythe number of patients reporting AEs, SOC, PT, severity, andrelationship to IP.

Local tolerability: Severity of local tolerability will be summarized byfrequency at each study visit. Local tolerability will be collectedindependently of AEs. Only local tolerability reactions that requiremedical intervention (e.g., prescription medication) or requirewithholding of the study medication will be documented as AEs. Any localtolerability reactions that are not listed will be recorded as AEs.

Physical Exams: Findings from the physical examinations will be recordedin medical history (from assessment at Screening) or as AEs, ifapplicable, (from assessment at Day 15, 29, 57, 85, and 112).

Vital Signs: Vital signs will be summarized with descriptive statisticsat all visits. Clinically significant changes in vital signs fromBaseline will be documented.

Urine Pregnancy Tests: UPT results (if applicable) at Baseline and Day29 will be listed.

Concomitant Medications/Therapies: Concomitant medications and therapieswill be listed.

The analysis of efficacy will be conducted on the ITT and PPpopulations. Efficacy endpoints will include: Proportion of subjectsachieving a grade of none or mild on the investigator's assessment ofLCL severity at maximum smile at day 29, based on the FWS; Proportion ofsubjects achieving a grade of none or mild on the investigator'sassessment of GL severity at maximum frown at day 29, based on the FWS;Proportion of subjects achieving a grade of none or mild on thepatient's assessment of LCL severity at maximum smile at day 29, basedon the FWS; Proportion of subjects achieving a grade of none or mild onthe patient's assessment of GL severity at maximum frown at day 29,based on the FWS.

All efficacy analyses will be performed using both the ITT and PPpopulations. Continuous data will be summarized using descriptivestatistics and categorical data will be analyzed by constructing afrequency distribution. A detailed statistical analysis plan will begenerated and finalized prior to database lock. An interim analysis willbe conducted once all patient data have been collected for the Day 29visit.

Adverse Events

An AE is any noxious, unintended, or untoward medical occurrence thatmay appear or worsen in a patient during the course of a study. It maybe a new intercurrent illness, a worsening concomitant illness, aninjury, or any concomitant impairment of the patient's health, includinglaboratory test values, regardless of etiology. Any worsening (i.e., anyclinically significant adverse change in the frequency or intensity of apre-existing condition) should be considered an AE.

AEs should only be recorded by an investigator or by a health-careprovider qualified by training and experience. Patients should be askedin an open-ended manner about the occurrence of AEs. All AEs, regardlessof whether or not ascribed to the investigational product, should berecorded in the eCRF.

It is generally not necessary to record both a diagnosis and itsassociated symptoms and laboratory abnormalities. For example, if “acuterenal failure” is recorded as an AE, “creatinine 5 mg/dL” need not berecorded.

If an AE necessitates a procedure, the description of the event (e.g.,appendicitis) rather than the procedure (appendectomy) should be listedas the AE. However, if a procedure is performed for a reason other thanan AE, the name of the procedure should be used as the name of theevent. Concomitant procedures should always be listed on the concomitantprocedure CRF.

Abuse, withdrawal, sensitivity, or toxicity to an investigationalproduct should be reported as an AE. Overdose, accidental orintentional, whether or not it is associated with an AE should bereported on the CRF. Any sequela of an accidental or intentionaloverdose of an investigational product should be reported as an AE onthe AE CRF. If the sequela of an overdose is a serious adverse event(SAE), then the sequela must be reported on an SAE report form and onthe AE CRF. The overdose resulting in the SAE should be identified asthe cause of the event on the SAE report form and CRF but should not bereported as an SAE itself

In the event of overdose, the patient should be monitored as appropriateand should receive supportive measures as necessary. There is no knownspecific antidote for DMT310 overdose. Actual treatment should depend onthe severity of the clinical situation and the judgment and experienceof the treating physician.

All patients will be monitored for AEs during the study. Assessments mayinclude monitoring of any or all of the following parameters: thepatient's clinical symptoms, laboratory, pathological, radiological orsurgical findings, physical examination findings, or findings from othertests and/or procedures.

All AEs will be recorded by the Investigator from the time the patientsigns informed consent until 28 days after the last dose of IP, as wellas those SAEs made known to the Investigator at any time thereafter thatare suspected of being related to IP. AEs and SAEs will be recorded onthe AE page of the CRF and in the patient's source documents. All SAEsmust be reported to the Medical Monitor within 24 hours of theInvestigator's knowledge of the event by facsimile, or other appropriatemethod, using the SAE Report Form, or approved equivalent form.

The site will contact patients via telephone or electronic communication24 to 48 hours after treatment to assess any potential signs/symptoms ofocular/periocular adverse reactions and distant spread of botulinumtoxin. Patients reporting a TEAE will have an in-person clinic visitscheduled to assess the event.

An adverse event (AE) is any unfavorable and unintended sign, symptom,or disease experienced by a study participant while in a clinical study,whether or not considered related to the investigational product.Examples include: reactions or side effects, a preexisting conditionthat worsens in severity or frequency, a concurrent illness, an injury,or a clinically significant laboratory abnormality.

A serious adverse event is an AE that meets at least one of thefollowing criteria: Is fatal; Is life-threatening (A life-threatening AEis an AE that places the patient at immediate risk of death from thereaction as it occurred. It does not include a reaction that, had itoccurred in a more severe form, might have caused death); Requiresinpatient hospitalization or prolongs an existing hospitalization(excluding emergency room visits); Results in persistent or significantdisability/incapacity; Is a congenital anomaly/birth defect in theoffspring of an exposed patient; Other important medical events that maynot result in death, be life-threatening or require hospitalization maybe considered SAEs when, based upon appropriate medical judgment, theymay jeopardize the patient and may require medical or surgicalintervention to prevent one of the outcomes listed in this definition.Examples of such medical events include allergic bronchospasm requiringintensive treatment in an emergency room or at home, blood dyscrasias,or convulsions that do not result in inpatient hospitalization, or thedevelopment of drug dependency or drug abuse.

The onset date of an SAE is defined as the date on which it met thecriteria for an SAE (e.g., the date of admission to a hospital). The enddate is the date on which it no longer met the criteria for an SAE(e.g., the date that the patient was discharged from a hospital).

Events not considered to be SAEs are hospitalizations for: a procedurethat is planned (i.e., planned prior to start of treatment on study);must be documented in the source document and the CRF. However,hospitalization or prolonged hospitalization for a complication remainsa reportable SAE; an elective treatment of or an elective procedure fora pre-existing condition, unrelated to the studied indication, that hasnot worsened from baseline; or emergency outpatient treatment orobservation that does not result in admission, unless fulfilling otherseriousness criteria above.

If an AE is considered serious, both the AE page/screen of the CRF andthe SAE Report Form must be completed. For each SAE, the Investigatorwill provide information on severity, start and stop dates, relationshipto the IP, action taken regarding the IP, and outcome. For both AEs andSAEs, the Investigator must assess the severity/intensity of the event.The severity of an AE should be defined evaluated using the followingguidelines: 1=Mild AE: Awareness of symptom, but easily tolerated;usually transient requiring no special treatment; does not interferewith usual status or activities; 2=Moderate AE: May be ameliorated bysimple therapeutic measures; may interfere with usual activities;3=Severe AE: Incapacitating, inability to perform usual activities;4=Life threatening or disabling AE; 5=Fatal AE.

The Investigator must determine the relationship between theadministration of the IP and the occurrence of an AE/SAE as Not Relatedor Related as defined below:

Not Related: a causal relationship of the adverse event to IPadministration is unlikely or remote, or other medications, therapeuticinterventions, or underlying conditions provide a sufficient explanationfor the observed event.

Related: there is a reasonable possibility that the administration of IPcaused the adverse event. ‘Reasonable possibility’ means there isevidence to suggest a causal relationship between the IP and the adverseevent.

Causality should be assessed and provided for every AE/SAE based oncurrently available information. Causality is to be reassessed andprovided as additional information becomes available.

For both AEs and SAEs, the Investigator will provide a record of thestart and stop dates of the event. The Investigator will report theaction taken with IP as a result of an AE or SAE, as applicable (e.g.,discontinuation, interruption, or dose reduction of IP, as appropriate)and report if concomitant and/or additional treatments were given forthe event. The Investigator will report the outcome of the event forboth AEs and SAEs. All SAEs that have not resolved upon discontinuationof the patient's participation in the study must be followed untilrecovered (returned to baseline), recovered with sequelae, or death (dueto the SAE). All pregnancies or suspected pregnancies occurring in afemale patient of childbearing potential are immediately reportableevents.

Pregnancies and suspected pregnancies (including elevated βhCG orpositive pregnancy test in a FCBP regardless of disease state) occurringwhile the patient is on IP, or within 28 days of the patient's last doseof IP, are considered immediately reportable events once they becomeknown by the site. If the patient suspects that she may be pregnant(e.g., missed or late menstrual period), the patient must contact theinvestigator immediately and discontinued treatment immediately. Thepregnancy, suspected pregnancy, or positive pregnancy test must bereported to the Medical Monitor immediately by email, phone orfacsimile, or other appropriate method, using the Pregnancy InitialReport Form, or approved equivalent form. If pregnancy is confirmed, thepatient must not receive or apply further IP, must be discontinued fromthe study, and the patient may be referred to anobstetrician-gynecologist, preferably one experienced in reproductivetoxicity for further evaluation and counseling.

The Investigator will follow the female patient until completion of thepregnancy, and must notify Drug Safety immediately about the outcome ofthe pregnancy (either normal or abnormal outcome) using the PregnancyFollow-up Report Form, or approved equivalent form.

If the outcome of the pregnancy was abnormal (e.g., spontaneousabortion), the Investigator should report the abnormal outcome as an AE.If the abnormal outcome meets any of the serious criteria, it must bereported as an SAE to Medical Monitor by phone and followed by writtennotification with a copy to the study project manager (e.g. facsimile,email, or other appropriate method), within 24 hours of theInvestigator's knowledge of the event using the SAE Report Form, orapproved equivalent form.

All neonatal deaths that occur within 28 days of birth should bereported, without regard to causality, as SAEs. In addition, any infantdeath after 28 days that the Investigator suspects is related to the inutero exposure to the IP should also be reported to Medical Monitor byfacsimile, or other appropriate method, within 24 hours of theInvestigator's knowledge of the event using the SAE Report Form, orapproved equivalent form.

Any AE that meets any criterion for an SAE requires the completion of anSAE Report Form in addition to being recorded on the AE page/screen ofthe eCRF. All SAEs must be reported to Medical Monitor within 24 hoursof the Investigator's knowledge of the event by facsimile, or otherappropriate method (e.g., via email), using the SAE Report Form, orapproved equivalent form. This instruction pertains to initial SAEreports as well as any follow-up reports.

The Investigator is required to ensure that the data on these forms isaccurate and consistent. This requirement applies to all SAEs(regardless of relationship to IP) that occur during the study (from thetime the patient signs informed consent until 28 days after the lastdose of IP) or any SAE made known to the Investigator at any timethereafter that are suspected of being related to IP. SAEs occurringprior to treatment (after signing the informed consent form [ICF]) willbe captured.

The SAE report should provide a detailed description of the SAE andinclude a concise summary of hospital records and other relevantdocuments. If a patient died and an autopsy has been performed, copiesof the autopsy report and death certificate are to be sent to MedicalMonitor as soon as these become available. Any follow-up data should bedetailed in a subsequent SAE Report Form, or approved equivalent form,and sent to Medical Monitor.

Where required by local legislation, the Investigator is responsible forinforming the Institutional Review Board/Ethics Committee (IRB/EC) ofthe SAE and providing them with all relevant initial and follow-upinformation about the event. The Investigator must keep copies of allSAE information on file including correspondence with Study Sponsor andthe IRB/EC. Queries pertaining to SAEs will be communicated from MedicalMonitor to the site via facsimile or electronic mail. The response timeis expected to be no more than five (5) business days. Urgent queries(e.g., missing causality assessment) may be handled by phone.

For the purpose of regulatory reporting, the Medical Monitor willdetermine the expectedness of events suspected of being related toDMT310 based on the Investigator Brochure. In the United States, allsuspected unexpected serious adverse reactions (SUSARs) will be reportedin an expedited manner in accordance with 21 CFR 312.32. Study Sponsoror its authorized representative shall notify the Investigator of thefollowing information: Any AE suspected of being related to the use ofIP in this study or in other studies that is both serious and unexpected(i.e., SUSAR); Any finding from tests in laboratory animals thatsuggests a significant risk for human patients including reports ofmutagenicity, teratogenicity, or carcinogenicity.

Where required by local legislation, the Investigator shall notifyhis/her IRB/EC promptly of these new serious and unexpected AE(s) orsignificant risks to patients. The Investigator must keep copies of allpertinent safety information on file including correspondence with StudySponsor and the IRB/EC.

Discontinuations

The following events are considered sufficient reasons for discontinuinga patient from the investigational product(s): Adverse Event; Pregnancy;Withdrawal by patient; Death; Lost to follow-up; Other.

The reason for discontinuation of treatment should be recorded in theeCRF and in the source documents. The decision to discontinue a patientfrom treatment remains the responsibility of the treating physician,which will not be delayed or refused by the Sponsor. However, prior todiscontinuing a patient, the Investigator may contact the MedicalMonitor and forward appropriate supporting documents for review anddiscussion.

-   -   The following events are considered sufficient reasons for        discontinuing a patient from the study: AE; Death; Lack of        efficacy; Lost to follow-up; Noncompliance with study drug;        Physician decision; Pregnancy; Progressive disease; Protocol        deviation; Study terminated by Sponsor; Withdrawal by patient        (note: if the patient decides to withdraw from the study due to        an AE then it should be classified as withdrawal due to an AE);        Other (e.g., any other reason that may affect the outcome of the        study or the safety of the patients). The reason for study        discontinuation should be recorded in the eCRF and in the source        documents.

TABLE 7 Abbreviations and Special Terms Abbreviation or Specialist TermExplanation AE Adverse event β-hCG β-subunit of human chorionicgonadotropin CFR Code of Federal Regulations CLIA Clinical laboratoryimprovement amendments CRF Case report form CRO Contract researchorganization EC Ethics Committee EMA European Medicines Agency FCBPFemale of Childbearing Potential FDA Food and Drug Administration FHLForehead Lines FLRS Facial Laxity Rating Scale FWS Facial Wrinkle ScaleGAIS Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale GCP Good Clinical Practice GLGlabellar Lines ICF Informed consent form ICH International Conferenceon Harmonisation IND Investigational New Drug IP Investigational ProductIRB Institutional Review Board ITT Intent-to-treat LCL Lateral CanthalLines MedDRA Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities μm MicrometermL Milliliter ms Milliseconds OTC Over-the-counter PP Per protocol PTPreferred term SAE Serious adverse event SNAP-25 Syaptosomalnerve-associated protein 25 SOC System organ class SUSAR Suspectedunexpected serious adverse reactions TEAE Treatment emergent adverseevent UPT Urine pregnancy test

Preparation of BOTOX®

100U BOTOX® vials will be reconstituted based on the following table:

TABLE 8 Preparation of BOTOX ® Volume of Volume of saline (mL)

reconstituted Total Final Total volume Total dose added to of BOTOX ®volume concentration to be to be vial to BOTOX ® drawn into ofsolutionin in Dosing Dose per

reconstitute (U/mL) dosing dosing syringe syringe to each to each VialIP in vial syringe (mL) syringe(mL) (U/mL) (Units) patient patient 1 2.540 1.6 1.6 40 64 1.6 64

indicates data missing or illegible when filed

When reconstituting IP for each patient, sterile, preservative-free,normal saline should be added to the BOTOX® vial with a new 10-mLsyringe. The vacuum within the vial will draw in the diluent. Do not usethe vial if a vacuum is not observed. Once the diluent has been drawninto the vial, the vial should be rotated gently to mix the contents.The reconstituted study medication should be clear, colorless and freeof particulate matter. A new 10-mL syringe should be used to withdrawthe required solution from the study medication vial. This will be thedosing syringe. A detailed step-by-step process for BOTOX®reconstitution will be provided in the DMT310-004 Pharmacy Manual.

Protocol Amendment Summary

Protocol amendment summary #1, protocol number DMT310-004, protocolversion 2.0, amendment number 01, amendment date March 11, 2020. Summaryof changes: 1) Added inclusion criterion to ensure patients agree torefrain from excessive activity for 24 hours post treatment; 2) Added atelephone contact 24 to 48 hours post treatment to assess potentialocular/periocular adverse events; 3) Included cranial nerve assessmentto the directed physical exam and increased the frequency of thephysical exam to every in-clinic visit.

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Each of the following references, and all others mentioned herein, isincorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all of itdisclosure, and can be combined in whole or in part with the embodimentsdescribed herein for compounds, compositions, components, methods, etc.

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EXAMPLE 11 A Study of the Tolerability, Safety, and Efficacy of DMT410for the Treatment of Upper Facial Lines

This study utilized a unique natural platform technology with dualmethod of action. The platform is a Spongilla-derived platform, alsoreferred to as DMT410. DMT410 is a powdered mixture that contains aunique variant of Spongilla lacustris, a freshwater sponge. DMT410 iscomprised of inorganic siliceous spicules, which are about 200 μm inlength and 15 μm in diameter. It is believed that the spicules penetratethe stratum corneum during application. DMT410 powder is mixed with 0.9%Sodium Chloride allowing for ease of topical application.

It is hypothesized that the spicules contained in the product will allowfor penetration of botulinum toxin past the stratum corneum (see FIG.2). It is thus postulated that DMT410 may be able to deliver botulinumtoxin to the facial dermis and impact upper facial line severity as wellas other aesthetic endpoints.

Study Design. Open-label, 1-arm study; subjects 18 and older withmoderate to severe upper facial lines. One application of Spongillamixture, followed by 1 topical application of 64 units ofOnabotulinumtoxinA to the glabellar lines, lateral canthal lines, andforehead lines. Patients were assessed at 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks,and 16 weeks post application.

Study Endpoints. Severity of glabellar, lateral canthal, and foreheadlines; luminosity, brightness, pore size, sebum production; InvestigatorGlobal Aesthetic Improvement; laxity under the eye and fine lines underthe eye. It is noted that one patient withdrew from study at thebaseline visit prior to application of OnabotulinumtoxinA and thus isnot included in the analysis. Table 1 below shows the demographics ofstudy participants.

TABLE 1 Demographics. DMT410 (N = 10) N (%) Sex-Female 10 (100.0)Race-White 10 (100.0) Ethnicity-Not Hispanic/Latino 10 (100.0) Age Mean(range) 57.2 (48-78)   Fitzpatrick Skin Type Type I 1 (10.0) Type II 2(20.0) Type III 4 (40.0) Type IV 3 (30.0) Type V 0 (0.0)  Type VI 0(0.0) 

TABLE 2 Treatment Emergent Adverse Events. DMT410 (N = 10) System OrganClass Preferred Term N (%) Any Adverse Event 0 (0.0) Any PotentialDistant Spread of Toxin Event 0 (0.0) General disorders andadministration site conditions 0 (0.0)

FIGS. 3A-3D are graphs illustrating local tolerability of DMT410 at 15minutes (FIG. 3A), 4 weeks (FIG. 3B), 8 weeks (FIG. 3C), and 12 weeks(FIG. 3D) after receiving a dose of DMT410. FIGS. 4A-4B are graphsillustrating mean improvement in skin brightness (FIG. 4A) and skinluminosity (FIG. 4B) over 112 days. Improvement ranged from 1 to 5points. FIGS. 5A-5B are graphs illustrating mean improvement in poresize (FIG. 5A) and Global Aesthetic Score improvement. (FIG. 5B) over112 days.

TABLE 3 Canfield VISIA Image Analysis Change from Baseline to Month 1.Forehead Left Temple Right Temple Mean Pct Mean Pct Mean Pct MeasureChange Change Change Change Change Change Pore Count −107.5 −12.2% −14.8−11.1% −21.3 −19.0% Pore Area −5.2 −16.4% −1.7 −10.0% −2.0 −16.5%Wrinkle Count −12.2 −11.6% −3.2 −18.9% −3.4 −19.0% Wrinkle Area −11.7 −7.0% −4.1 −13.5% −5.1 −14.1%

TABLE 4 Canfield PRIMOS Image Analysis Change from Baseline to Month 1.Forehead Glabella Left Oblique Right Oblique¹ Measure Mean Pct Mean PctMean Pct Mean Pct (mm²) Change Change Change Change Change Change ChangeChange Mean Line −1.8 −3.4% −2.8 −3.9% −23.0 −14.7% −20.5 −14.3% Mean−1.4 −5.1% −2.7 −7.2% −4.0  −5.8% −4.2  −7.9% Roughness

FIGS. 6A-6B are images of study Subject 01_005, right lateral canthus.Wrinkle area and wrinkle count are tabulated at the bottom of theimages. Scale for measurements 1-5 is given at the top right. FIG. 7Aare images of study Subject 01_013, forehead and glabella. The tables ofFIG. 7B show baseline and day 29 values, as well as percent change, forstudy parameters of pore count, pore area, skin roughness, and wrinklearea. Baseline and day 29 values are given for skin brightness andluminosity. FIGS. 8A-8B are images of a study Subject for pore analysis.Data points and values are given on the rightmost side of FIGS. 8A-8B.

Study Conclusions. DMT410 treatment appeared to be well tolerated andproduced no potential distant spread of toxin adverse events. DMT410treatment had a minimal effect on upper facial line improvement,suggesting most of the toxin remained in the dermis. Most patientsdemonstrated improvements in skin quality endpoints (e.g., brightness,luminosity and pore size) which peaked approximately 2-3 months aftertreatment. These results support the use of DMT410 and for skin qualityimprovement, including with regimens and doses that differ from thosedisclosed herein.

1. A method of treating a skin condition in a subject, comprisingapplying to the skin of the subject a first composition comprisingSpongilla, and a second composition comprising one or more botulinumtoxins.
 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the secondcomposition comprises one or more botulinum toxin type selected frombotulinum toxin type A, botulinum toxin type B, botulinum toxin type C1,botulinum toxin type C2, botulinum toxin type D, botulinum toxin type E,botulinum toxin type F and botulinum toxin type G.
 3. The methodaccording to claim 2, wherein the second composition comprises one ormore botulinum toxin type selected from botulinum toxin type A.
 4. Themethod according to claim 3, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isonabotulinumtoxinA.
 5. The method of claim 1, wherein the skin conditionis one or more of luminosity, brightness, skin pore size, skin porecount, sebum production, sebum composition, overall skin quality, eyelidlaxity, fine lines under the eye, fine lines on the face, laxity on theface, perioral rhytids, moderate to severe facial folds and wrinklessuch as nasolabial folds, moderate to severe facial wrinkles such assmile lines or marionette lines, age-related midface contourdeficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volume deficit, glabellar lines,correction of facila depressions, either due to injury or age-related,perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow's feet, facial rhytides, andforehead wrinkles.
 6. The method according to claim 1, wherein thesubject experiences at least a two-grade improvement in a score for thetreated skin condition following treatment compared to the subject'sscore prior to treatment.
 7. The method according to claim 1, whereinthe subject experiences a greater than 10% improvement in the skincondition following treatment compared to prior to treatment.
 8. Themethod according to claim 7, wherein the improvement comprises areduction in a negative skin condition.
 9. The method according to claim1, wherein the subject is treated once per month, or once every twomonths, or once every three months, or once every four months, or onceevery five months, or once every six months, or once every seven months,or once every eight months, or once every nine months, or once every 10months, or once every 11 months, or once every 12 months.
 10. The methodaccording to claim 1, wherein the subject is treated once per week. 11.The method according to claim 1, wherein the first composition comprisesfrom about 0.25 grams to about 10 grams Spongilla.
 12. The methodaccording to claim 1, wherein the first composition comprises about 2grams of Spongilla and about 6 mL of 3% hydrogen peroxide or about 6 mLof saline.
 13. A composition comprising a first composition and a secondcomposition for use in the treatment of hyperhidrosis in a subject,wherein (a) the first composition comprises Spongilla; and (b) thesecond composition comprises one or more botulinum toxins.
 14. Thecomposition according to claim 13, wherein the second compositioncomprises one or more botulinum toxin type selected from botulinum toxintype A, botulinum toxin type B, botulinum toxin type C1, botulinum toxintype C2, botulinum toxin type D, botulinum toxin type E, botulinum toxintype F and botulinum toxin type G.
 15. The composition according toclaim 14, wherein the second composition comprises one or more botulinumtoxin type selected from botulinum toxin type A.
 16. The compositionaccording to claim 15, wherein the botulinum toxin type A isonabotulinumtoxinA.
 17. A kit, comprising a first composition and asecond composition, wherein: (a) the first composition comprisesSpongilla; and (b) the second composition comprises one or morebotulinum toxins.
 18. The kit according to claim 17 for use in thetreatment of a subject having one or more of luminosity, brightness,skin pore size, skin pore count, sebum production, sebum composition,overall skin quality, eyelid laxity, fine lines under the eye, finelines on the face, laxity on the face, perioral rhytids, moderate tosevere facial folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, moderate tosevere facial wrinkles such as smile lines or marionette lines,age-related midface contour deficiencies, dorsal hand to correct volumedeficit, glabellar lines, correction of facila depressions, either dueto injury or age-related, perioral wrinkles, lip commissures, crow'sfeet, facial rhytides, and forehead wrinkles.
 19. The kit according toclaim 17, wherein the second composition comprises one or more botulinumtoxin type selected from botulinum toxin type A, botulinum toxin type B,botulinum toxin type C1, botulinum toxin type C2, botulinum toxin typeD, botulinum toxin type E, botulinum toxin type F and botulinum toxintype G.
 20. The kit according to claim 1, wherein the botulinum toxin isonabotulinumtoxinA.